5 Attaching the ECG System to the Patient
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• Make sure that the 1-channel transmitter is dry.
• The chest belt is worn underneath clothing with the two electrodes in direct contact with bare
skin.
• The electrode sites should be clean, dry and free of grease to allow optimal electrode contact
with skin.
• Application sites with a lot of hair should be shaved. For best signal quality, the application
sites should be moistened with a special electrolyte.
5.2.1 Applying the Chest Belt
• Attach the chest belt to the patient before connecting the 1-channel transmitter.
• Open the chest belt and apply it at the level of the sternum, making sure that the clasp and the
belt loop point to you (Figure 1).
• Close the chest belt at the sternum by introducing the belt loop into the clasp.
• Adjust the width of the closed belt to the patient's chest by means of the buckle. The chest belt
should be adjusted to a snug fit, so as not to move when the subject is active.
• When the chest belt is adjusted to the correct length, position it with the snap fasteners
directly under the subject's sternum. (Figure 2)
CAUTION Risk of infection
Using the chest belt on another patient may cause cross-infections.
The chest belt is intended for use on a single patient only. The product can be reused if repro-
cessed according to the instructions in this manual and if used on the same patient.
NOTICE Damaged chest belt
A damaged chest belt may adversely affect the ECG transmission quality.
To avoid damage, do not kink or coil the chest belt or bend it sharply.
Apply and secure the chest strap according to the instructions in this manual.
Figure 1
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