ECG MONITORING
Model 7600/7800 Operation Manual
9.3 ECG Electrodes
ECG electrodes vary in both construction and quality among the different manufacturers. However, typically there
are two main groups: long term monitoring electrodes and short term monitoring electrodes. Ivy recommends the
use of short term monitoring electrodes which stabilize faster due to their higher chloride content. For the best
performance, Ivy recommends the Ivy ECG Electrodes (Ivy P/N: 590436).
Prior to applying the ECG electrodes to the patient’s skin, Ivy recommends preparing the electrode location by
rubbing the skin with a dry gauze pad or a skin prep gel such as Nuprep gel (Ivy P/N: 590291). Alternatively, it may
be necessary to remove cream or powder from the patient’s skin using warm soapy water.