5 - 4 Defibrillator/Monitor Operator’s Manual
• When using electrosurgical units (ESU), place ECG electrodes between the ESU and its grounding
plate to prevent unwanted burns. Never entangle ESU cable and ECG cable together.
• When using electrosurgical units (ESU), never place ECG electrodes near to the grounding plate of
the ESU, as this can cause a lot of interference on the ECG signal.
5.4.3 ECG Measurement with Electrode Pads
1. Apply the electrode pads to the patient as indicated on pads package.
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or adult patients, use the anterior-lateral placement:
◆ Place the red (sternum) pad on the patient’s upper right torso, lateral to the sternum and below
the clavicle.
◆ Place the blue (apex) pad to the patient’s left nipple in the midaxillary line, with the center of the
electrode in the midaxillary line.
â– For pediatric patients, use the anterior-posterior placement:
◆ Place the blue (apex) pad in the center of the patient’s chest between the nipples.
◆ Place the red (sternum) pad in the center of the patient’s back.
2. Connect the electrode pads to the pads cable.
3. Connect the electrode pads cable with the equipment if not connected.
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• Anterior - lateral placement for adult patients, and anterior-posterior placement for pediatric
patients are the only placement that can be used for ECG monitoring with electrode pads.
For adult Patients (anterior-lateral placement) For pediatric patients (anterior-posterior placement)
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