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4 Preparing for an ECG recording
This section describes the preliminary operations required when recording
an at-rest electrocardiogram with the
CARDIOLINE
®
ar1200view
electrocardiograph. In particular, indications are given for “ connecting the
patient cable ”, “ preparing the patient ”, “ applying the electrodes ”. Also
illustrated are the necessary procedures for choosing the correct recording
parameters, such as “speed, sensitivity and introduction of the filter ”.
4.1 Connecting the patient cable
Connect the terminal plug of the patient cable to the connector
identified with the symbol , positioned on the right side of the device.
Note: to avoid breaking the patient cable, remove it from the connector gripping it by
the plug, and without tugging.
Warning: the device is protected internally against defibrillation discharges;
restoration of the signal is guaranteed as long as original electrodes are used. To
ensure conditions of safety are always maintained, use only original accessories.
4.2 Preparing the patient and applying the
electrodes
Careful preparation of the patient and correct positioning of the electrodes
are fundamental in obtaining an ECG recording of high quality.
First, make sure the patient is comfortable and relaxed and does not
feel cold. The individual should lie back on a suitably large couch with
arms and hands extended along the sides of the body: this will minimise
the likelihood of the ECG trace being affected by muscle tremor.
Clean the skin thoroughly with alcohol or ether at the areas where the
electrodes will be placed.
Connect each colour-coded plug of the patient cable to the respective
electrode, observing the colour-position matches indicated below:
Colour Symbol Electrode position
Red R Right arm
Yellow L left arm
Green F Left leg
Black N Right leg
White - Red C1 V1
White - Yellow C2 V2
White - Green C3 V3
White - Brown C4 V4
White - Black C5 V5
White - Violet C6 V6
Apply a small amount of electrocardiograph conductive gel to the area
of the skin that will be in contact with the electrode, spreading it