EDAN SE-12 Series - 3.1.1 Connecting the Patient Cable to the Electrocardiograph; 3.1.2 Connecting the Patient Cable to Electrodes; 3.2 Preparing the Patient; 3.2.1 Instructing the Patient

SE-12 Series Electrocardiograph User Manual Operation Preparations
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3.1.1 Connecting the Patient Cable to the Electrocardiograph
Connect the patient cable to the patient cable socket on the right side of the main unit, and then
secure them with two screws.
3.1.2 Connecting the Patient Cable to Electrodes
The identifiers and color codes of electrode connectors used comply with IEC/EN requirements.
In order to avoid incorrect connection, the identifiers and color codes are specified in Table 3-1.
Moreover the equivalent codes according to AHA requirements are given in Table 3-1 too.
Table 3-1 Electrode Connectors and Their Identifiers and Color Codes
IEC
AHA
Identifier
Color Code
Identifier
Color Code
R
Red
RA
White
L
Yellow
LA
Black
N or RF
Black
RL
Green
F
Green
LL
Red
C1
White/Red
V1
Brown/Red
C2
White/Yellow
V2
Brown/Yellow
C3
White/Green
V3
Brown/Green
C4
White/Brown
V4
Brown/Blue
C5
White/Black
V5
Brown/Orange
C6
White/Violet
V6
Brown/Violet
3.2 Preparing the Patient
3.2.1 Instructing the Patient
Before attaching the electrodes, greet the patient and explain the procedure. Explaining the
procedure decreases the patient's anxiety. Reassure the patient that the procedure is painless.
Privacy is important for relaxation. When possible, prepare the patient in a quiet room or area
where others can't see the patient. Make sure that the patient is comfortable. The ECG is affected
by noise related to patient movement.