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Contents
Monitoring the ECG
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 4-2
Connecting the ECG Patient Cable ....................................................................................... 4-3
Applying Monitoring Electrodes .......................................................................................... 4-4
Electrode Placement ....................................................................................................... 4-5
Selecting the Lead ................................................................................................................. 4-7
Setting the Heart Rate Alarm ................................................................................................ 4-9
Disabling the HR Alarm ..................................................................................................... 4-10
Adjusting the ECG Size ...................................................................................................... 4-10
Adjusting the ECG Volume ................................................................................................ 4-10
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 4-11
Monitoring SpO2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 5-2
Understanding Pulse Oximetry ............................................................................................. 5-3
Selecting a Sensor ................................................................................................................. 5-4
Reusable Sensors ............................................................................................................ 5-5
Disposable Sensors ......................................................................................................... 5-5
Applying the Sensor .............................................................................................................. 5-6
Connecting the Sensor Cable ................................................................................................ 5-7
Monitoring ............................................................................................................................ 5-8
Setting Alarms ...................................................................................................................... 5-9
Responding to an Alarm ....................................................................................................... 5-9
Discontinuing SpO2 Monitoring ........................................................................................ 5-10
Caring for Sensors .............................................................................................................. 5-10
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 5-11