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f)
To set the current date, press the top access hole repeatedly to obtain
the desired date.
g)
Press the bottom access hole to select the HOURS.
h)
Press the top access hole repeatedly to set the correct hour in A.M. or
P.M.
i)
Press the bottom access hole to select MINUTES.
j)
Once again, press the top access hole repeatedly to set the correct
number of minutes.
k) Press the bottom access hole to display the correct time.
- Note -
If it is desired to have the Date and Time flash alternately - press the
bottom access hole after completing the previous step. Then, press the lower
access hole 5 times to set the colon flashing.
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4. Electrode Application
For safe and effective use, it is recommended that application of electrodes
be handled by trained medical personnel.
Proper preparation of the patient's skin is absolutely essential to obtaining a
quality ECG recording.
- Note -
Without good skin preparation, both noise and artifact will frequently
degrade the patient’s ECG to the point of being unusable by the physician.
4.1 Materials Needed
a) For 3 channel recording, use seven (7) Silver-Silver chloride disposable
pre-jelled electrodes designed for 24 hour Holter monitoring. Do not
use 12-lead ECG or Stress Test Electrodes. Use electrodes designed
for longer term 24 hour monitoring.
b) 4 X 4 Prep Pads
c) Isopropyl alcohol
4.2 Recommended Steps
a) Select the sites for electrode application. The electrodes must be
applied over bone or cartilage. Refer to the Electrode Placement Chart
sections in Appendix A.
b) Wipe the skin in the electrode areas with an alcohol prep pad.
c) After allowing the skin to dry thoroughly, locate the electrode
placement sites by palpation.
d) Dry shave body hair from the electrode sites.
e) Using a small square piece of an abrasive material (220 grit sandpaper
or equivalent) and moderate pressure, abrade the skin at the electrode
sites by making 3 or 4 crossing strokes. The strokes should cross at the
chosen electrode site. Lightly brush the areas with a dry gauze pad to
