Recording a Resting ECG
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Generating a Rhythm Report (Manual Recording)
The Resting ECG mode allows you to generate Rhythm Reports, which
are printed reports only. They will not have computer-generated
interpretation or measurements, and they cannot be stored to internal
memory or transmitted. Use the following steps to generate a Rhythm
Report.
1. Prepare the patient as described in Chapter 3.
2. Verify the system is in Resting ECG mode.
If the system is not in the Resting ECG mode, press the F1 key at the
Main Menu to select Resting ECG.
3. Enter the patient data as described in Chapter 4.
4. Adjust the Speed, Gain, and Low Pass Filter until the waveforms are
configured as desired.
For more information, refer to “ECG Options” on page 5-4.
5. If the patient has a pacemaker, press the F5 key to turn Pace
Enhance on.
For more information, refer to “ECG Options” on page 5-4.
6. Press the Leads key to scroll through all 12 leads.
For more information on display formats, refer to “Resting ECG
Setup” on page 9-6.
7. Press the F6 key to select More.
8. Press the F1 key to select the appropriate Printer Leads option.
For more information on the Printer Leads option, refer to “ECG
Options” on page 5-4.
9. Press the Rhythm key to begin recording the ECG.
10. Press the Stop key to stop the ECG recording.
F5 Reanalyze Allows you to edit the global measurements and t-wave
dispersion. Available only if the Measurement option is
enabled and the Reanalysis option is selected in the
Resting ECG Setup window.
For more information, refer to “Reanalyzing an ECG” on
page 5-8
F6 More Returns to the setup options.
Refer to “ECG Options” on page 5-4 for details.
F Key Option Description