GE HEALTHCARE MAC 5500, Руководство оператора

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Exercise Stress Testing
Exercise Stress Tests are optional features that allow you to conduct ECG tests while
the patient exercises on a treadmill or ergometer. For information on enabling the
12–Lead Exercise and 15–Lead Exercise options, refer to
“Option Activation” on page
118 .
Stress tests are controlled by test protocols. Protocols consist of several phases
intended to allow the patient to warm up prior to the exercise and to cool down
afterward. Each phase consists of stages that incrementally adjust the intensity of the
exercise. Depending on the exercise equipment used and the test protocol settings,
the MAC system may automatically adjust equipment settings during a test or notify
the operator when to manually adjust the settings. For more information on protocols,
refer to
Chapter 7 , “Editing Protocols” .
This chapter describes how to initiate a stress test and how to conduct each phase of
the test.
Starting a Stress Test
Use the following procedure to start a stress test.
1. Prepare the patient for the test and attach the leadwires.
Refer to Chapter 3 , “Preparing the Patient” for instructions.
2. Select the appropriate exercise test mode.
• Select Exercise12 to conduct a 12–lead test.
• Select Exercise15 to conduct a 15–lead test.
The corresponding ECG window opens.
3. Enter the patient information.
Refer to Chapter 4 , “Entering Patient Information” for instructions on entering
patient information.
4. Adjust the device settings as appropriate.
• To adjust the writer settings, select Writer .
A writer setup window opens. This window allows you to turn on Arrhythmia
document and cubic spline, and set the paper speed, gain, and filter for the
writer. Adjust the settings as appropriate and select
Return .
• To change the leads, select Leads.
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