Patient Preparation
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Patient Preparation
Prepare the Patient’s Skin
Below steps are necessary to properly prepare a patient’s skin before acquiring an
ECG.
Careful skin preparation is the key to an interference-free ECG. Signal quality is
indicated on the device via the Hookup Advisor status and messages.
Signal quality is indicated on the device via the Hookup Advisor status and
messages.
1. Select the electrode placement sites for ECG diagnosis per the protocol specified
by the hospital or physician.
Refer to the electrode placement diagrams and descriptions for the various
protocols.
2. Make sure that each site is dry, clean, and free of excessive hair.
NOTE:
Do not use solvents to clean the skin; solvents trapped under electrodes may
lead to abnormal skin reactions.
3. Apply the electrodes to the prepared sites.
WARNING:
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Touching the conductive elements cancels the protection
provided by the isolated signal input.
Make sure that conductive parts of the electrodes or leadwires, including
the neutral electrode, do not come in contact with other conductive parts,
including earth.
4. Check the Hookup Advisor for any indication of lead problems.
NOTE:
Use only electrodes and contact agents recommended by GE Healthcare.
The signal quality on the Hookup Advisor is not indicated until the RA/R
electrode is applied. If RA/R becomes disconnected, the system reports that
all electrodes are off the patient.
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