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Chapter 5 Monitoring
5.1 ECG Monitoring
5.1.1 Introduction
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a graphical record of electric potentials
generated by the heart muscle during each cardiac cycle. These potentials
are detected on the surface of the body using electrodes attached to the
extremities and chest wall, and are then amplified by the
electrocardiograph machine and displayed on special graph paper.
5.1.2 Monitoring Procedure
a.
Skin preparation
The quality of ECG information displayed on the monitor is a direct
result of the quality of the electrical signal received at the electrode.
Proper skin preparation is necessary for good signal quality at the
electrode. A good signal at the electrode provides the monitor with valid
information for processing the ECG data. Choose flat, non-muscular
areas to place electrodes. Following is a suggested guideline for
skin preparation:
