BT-740 Operation manual
P/N : 740-ENG-OPM-EUR-D03
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Indication:
- The electrocardiogram (ECG) has proven to be among the most useful diagnostic test
in clinical medicine. It is routinely used in the evaluation of patients to detect
myocardial injury, ischemia and the presence of prior infarction, in the assessment of
patients with electrolyte abnormalities, drug toxicities and implanted defibrillators
and pacemakers.
- In addition to its usefulness in the evaluation of ischemic coronary disease, the ECG,
in conjunction with ambulatory ECG monitoring, is of particular use in the diagnosis of
disorders of the cardiac rhythm and in the evaluation of syncope. Other common uses
of the ECG include the assessment of metabolic disorders and side effects of
pharmacotherapy, as the evaluation of primary and secondary cardiomyopathic
processes, among others.
Contraindications
- No absolute contraindications to performing an ECG exist, other than patient refusal.
Some patients may have allergies or, more commonly, sensitivities to the adhesive
used to affix the leads; in these cases, hypoallergenic alternatives are available from
various manufacturers.
Source: Tarek, A. “Electrocardiography”,<Medscape>, Apr 17, 2017
Temperature (TEMP)
Indication:
- To obtain the baseline temperature to enable comparisons to be made with future
recordings
- To enable close observation in resolving hypothermia/hyperthermia
- To observe and monitor patients for changes indicating an infection
- To monitor the effect of treatment for antimicrobial therapy for infection
- Using before and during a blood transfusion to monitor for signs of a reaction
Contraindications
- No known contraindications
1.2 Operating principle
Refer to the chapters for every physiological parameter from chapter 7 to chapter 12.
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