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ECG
WARNING
This device uses a computerized 12 lead ECG analysis
program, which can be used as a tool in generating ECG
records that provide ECG measurements and interpretative
statements from the ECG recordings. The interpretive
statements are only significant when used in conjunction
with clinical findings. All ECG records should be overread by
a qualified physician. To ensure accuracy, use only the ECG
records for physician interpretation.
WARNING
When transitioning from a 10-lead cable to a 5-lead cable,
select the Update Lead Set option to clear the Lead off
message from the display.
WARNING
Disconnected electrodes or loose electrode connections can
lead to missed critical severity ECG alarms. If the monitor
reports Leads off after selecting Update Lead Set option,
always check the electrode connections to the patient.
WARNING
— 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 do not come
into contact with other grounded, conductive parts when
connected to the isolated patient input of the device. Such
contact would bridge the patient’s isolation and cancel the
protection provided by the isolated input.
WARNING
— DELAYED ASYSTOLE ALARM — The pulsatile heart rate may
have a slower response time than the electrical heart rate
where there is a low perfusion patient condition. When using
the IntelliRate feature in this situation, the monitor may delay
calling an ASYSTOLE patient alarm. The user may elect to turn
the IntelliRate feature off for patients at risk of these events,
otherwise patient treatment may be delayed. Such patients
should always be kept under close observation.
WARNING
— NOISY ECG alarm — The Noisy ECG alarm indicates that the
system is no longer monitoring ECG and there may be no HR
high , HR low , Tachy or Brady alarms. If you adjust the alarm
priority level lower than the default value, keep the patient
under close surveillance.
WARNING
— INACCURATE HEART RATE INDICATION — PDM — The
electrical and pulsatile heart rate values provided by the
various monitored parameters (ECG, SpO
2
, blood pressures)
may differ markedly. These differences may be due to
underlying physiologic conditions (e.g., electromechanical
dissociation, pulseless electrical activity, non-perfusing
rhythms) or to inaccuracies in the heart rate values caused
by artifact or poor signal quality. The user may elect to turn
the IntelliRate feature off for patients at risk of these events,
otherwise patient treatment may be delayed. Such patients
should always be kept under close observation.
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