GE CASE V6.7

GE Healthcare
CASE™ V6.7
Software Version 6.73
Operator’s Manual
2060290-201 ENG Revision C

GE CASE V6.7 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	CASE V6.7
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English

Summary

1 Introduction

Safety Information

Covers intended use, general information, definitions, classification, symbols, supplies, biocompatibility, maintenance, legal notice, security.

2 Equipment Overview

CASE System

Describes the front and rear views of the CASE system, including components like monitor, keypad, and ports.

Putting the CASE System Into Service

Details connecting system components, mains connection, power up, and functional tests.

Function Keypad

Explains the functions of the keys on the keypad for operating the ergometer/treadmill and controlling tests.

3 Preparing the Patient

Applying Electrodes - The Basics

Explains the importance of electrode application for noise-free ECG and recommends GE Healthcare products.

4 Selecting a Patient Record and Test Type

Selecting a Patient Record

Guides on how to find and select a patient record from the local database to start a test.

Entering a New Patient

Provides detailed steps for entering new patient information into the system.

5 Resting ECG

Calculating Patient Risk

Explains how the system calculates risk for stroke and CHD based on patient data.

Recording a Resting ECG

Overview of the screen for verifying ECG signal quality and acquiring resting ECGs.

10-Second ECG with Analysis

Details how the system continuously saves and analyzes 10-second ECG segments.

Generating the Interpretation

Guides on how to open and edit the interpretation window using standard texts and acronyms.

6 Exercise Test

Before the Test

Overview of the Pre-Acquisition Screen, including lead check, tabs, and patient education.

During the Test

Overview of the Acquisition Screen and its components during the exercise test.

Pretest Phase

Details the stages of the pretest phase and operating steps for recording baseline ECGs.

Exercise Phase

Describes how the selected protocol controls the ergometer/treadmill during the exercise phase.

ECG Data Windows

STArrhy Window

Describes the ST/Arrhy window displaying median complex and current arrhythmias.

Interpretation Window

Recovery Phase

Describes advancing to the recovery phase by pressing the recovery button.

Test End Phase

Overview of the test end phase, including confirming test end and entering interpretation.

After the Test - Post Test Review

Overview of the Post Test Review screen, covering Test Summary, patient, test, measurement, and interpretation areas.

Reanalysis

Arrhythmia Review

Full Disclosure ECG

Explains how to view the full disclosure ECG, including events and display options.

7 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors

Setting Up the Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor

Overview of the Acquisition Screen for setting up ambulatory blood pressure measurements.

Downloading Data

Instructions for downloading data from the BP monitor to the PC.

Test Summary

Overview of the Test Summary screen for BP measurements, including patient, test, and measurement results.

8 Spirometry Test

Sensors

Entering Test Information

Details the Test Information window, including Patient Information, Test/Personnel, and Medications tabs.

Conducting Spirometry Tests

Explains spirometry test procedures with SpiroSoft and LF 501 sensors, including measurement modes.

Flow-Volume Measurement - Operating Steps

Details the steps for performing flow-volume measurements, including patient explanation and maneuver.

Bronchodilator Test

Explains the procedure for bronchodilator tests, involving measurements before and after medication.

Spirometry Tests with the LF 501

FVC Measurement

Instructions for performing Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) measurements.

Post Test Review

Overview of the Test Summary screen for spirometry, including patient, test, and measurement results.

Generating or Editing the Interpretation

Guides on how to open and edit the interpretation window using standard texts.

9 File Management

Selecting Patient Records

Guides on how to select patient records, filter them by various criteria, and perform actions like printing or generating reports.

Archiving, Exporting, Deleting Patient Records

Covers selecting patient records and performing actions like saving to archive, transferring to MUSE, or exporting.

11 DICOM Interface

Performing Procedures with the Order List (Scheduled Procedures)

Guides on performing procedures based on an order list, including patient selection and starting procedures.

Performing Procedures without the Order List (Unscheduled Procedures)

12 System Settings

Resting ECG Setup

Covers settings for the resting ECG modality, accessible via the acquisition screen or System Configuration.

Exercise Test Setup

Covers settings for exercise tests, accessed via the pre-acquisition screen or System Configuration.

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement Setup

Covers settings for ambulatory BP measurements, accessed via acquisition screen or System Configuration.

Spirometry Setup

Covers settings for spirometry, accessed via the acquisition screen or System Configuration.

Custom Setups, Factory Setup

Allows saving, loading, and deleting personal settings, and restoring factory defaults.

System Configuration

Overview of the System Configuration menu, accessed from the initial screen.

A Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning, Disinfection, and Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting the equipment surface, cables, and monitor.

Maintenance

Covers routine checks and technical inspections required for system safety and performance.

B Miscellaneous

Exercise Test Interpretation (XTI)

Explains the XTI program's comparison of exercise measurements against thresholds for predicting morbidity/mortality.

Duke Treadmill Score

Details the Duke Treadmill Score computation, risk categories, and prognosis percentages.

Risk Factors

Spirometry Reference Value Equations, Interpretation Modes, Measurements

Details reference value equations, interpretation modes, and definitions of spirometry test values.

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common problems encountered with the system, such as data transfer issues or incomplete displays.

D Technical Description

Technical Specifications - CASE System

Details performance specifications for signal processing, data acquisition, and display.

Table 1. Performance Specifications - Signal Processing

Details specifications for ECG analysis frequency, ST measurements, signal processing, and interpretation.

Table 2. Performance Specifications - Data Acquisition

Details specifications for data acquisition technology, sampling rate, and skew.

Table 3. Display

Table 7. Safety

Outlines certification, type of protection against electrical shock, patient leakage current, and maintenance frequency.