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5.
Connect the lead of the electrode and the wire of the monitor
6.
Fix the electrode to the skin, and secure the cable with the remaining length between the
instrument and the electrode with surgical tape. This fixation prevents the electrode from
moving.
Note
Make sure that the contact area of the disposable electrode is not dry to maintain a
good connection between the electrode and the skin.
If you suspect that the disposable electrode is in poor contact, replace it immediately
with a new electrode. Otherwise, the contact impedance of the skin and electrode will
increase, and the correct ECG signal will not be obtained.
If the contact condition gets worse before expiration date on the packaging, replace
with a new one.
To get a stable ECG waveform, rub the skin with gel or benzoin tincture.
ECG Precaution
Caution
Use caution when using evoked potential equipment as it may interfere with ECG
monitoring.
Do not rely solely on ECG for patients with epileptic tendencies. Electrical
disturbances of non-cardiac circles such as seizures may interfere with the
detection of specific arrhythmias.
Warning
CABLES
— Route all cables away from patient's throat to avoid possible strangulation.
CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS
— Extreme care must be exercised when applying medical
electrical equipment. Many parts of the human/machine circuit are conductive, such as the
patient, connectors, electrodes, transducers. It is very important that these conductive parts
