Sherlock 3CG™ Tip Confirmation System
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Step 5: Position the sensor and ECG electrodes.
Remove the adhesive backing from the sensor holder and place the sensor directly on the
patient's skin with the adhesive side down. Place the sensor as flat as possible for best
results.
Note
: The sensor should be positioned the same for left or right side placements.
Prepare and attach external ECG electrodes per the following steps:
Ensure electrode locations are oil-free and completely dry.
Caution:
Electrodes should be applied only to intact, clean skin (e.g., not over open
wounds, lesions, infected or inflamed areas).
Attach electrodes to all lead wires.
Remove backing and press electrodes firmly onto skin at the specified locations.
Place
black
electrode on patient’s lower
right
shoulder.
Place
red
lead on patient’s lower
left
side, inferior to the umbilicus and laterally along the
mid-axillary line.
Caution:
Placement of red electrode outside of this region may result in reduced ECG
performance.
Warning:
Place skin electrodes carefully at locations indicated in these Instructions for
Use and ensure good skin-electrode contact. Failure to do so may cause
unstable ECG waveforms and/or ECG waveforms that are not described in these
Instructions for Use. In such a case, rely on magnetic navigation and external
measurement for tip positioning and use chest X-ray or fluoroscopy to confirm
catheter tip location, as indicated by the institutional guidelines and clinical
judgment.
Caution:
Discontinue electrode use immediately if skin irritation occurs.
Place high on the patient’s
chest, touching the neck, if
possible.
The cord should be routed
toward the patient’s feet.
The Bard logo should face
upward.