Operation
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4 Operation
4.1 ECG recording setup
4.1.1 Recorder setup
1. Ensure that the memory card is inserted into the TELESMART-H recorder.
2. Insert the disposable or rechargeable battery in the battery compartment.
Pay attention to the polarity of the battery.
3. Once the battery (disposable or rechargeable) is inserted, the TELESMART-H
recorder turns on automatically.
4. The recorder then performs a self-test, which ensures proper battery volt-
age and memory card present. After turning on the recorder the state of
charge of the battery is displayed by a battery symbol on the right side of
th recorder display.
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A low-voltage warning will occur if the battery voltage is insufficient. Replace or
recharge the batteries and insert the fresh batteries into the recorder.
5. After several seconds of self-test, the recorder responds with the „Medset
Medizintechnik GmbH“ logo. During the system start, a progress bar may
be seen at the lower edge of the screen.
6. If something not described above occurs, please see chapter 2 and 6 in
this user’s manual.
Please instruct your patient about how to handle the TELESMART recorder. If your
patient will use the recorder at home, please hand out a copy of “TELESMART – In-
formation for Patients”. A template of this document you can find on your PADSY-
DVD.
4.1.2 Skin preparation
The role that skin preparation plays in yielding a good ECG recording is often under-
estimated.
Male patients, even those that have only light hair growth in the electrode applica-
tion zones, must still have these areas shaved carefully.
Using the preparation cream recommended by Medset, a very low electrical contact
resistance is achieved between the skin and electrode during cleaning and degreas-
ing of the skin.
Alcohol or rubbing compound is not suitable for skin preparation. Using these sub-
stances will clean and degrease the skin, but will not lower the skin’s contact resis-
tance.
TELESMART-H/P - Holter-ECG-Recording System - version D