Monitoring ECG, Arrhythmia, ST and QT Changing ECG Settings
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7.3.7 Maintaining Quality ECG Signal
Regardless of patient age, electrodes should be
replaced at least every 24 hours to maintain quality
signals during long-term monitoring. Over the
course of 24 hours, the electrode gel will start to dry
out and the adhesive will age. After a long period of
time, the patient’s sensitive skin also may be irri-
tated by the gel or adhesive causing discomfort.
Stabilize the electrode and leadwire with a leadwire
stress loop near the electrode. Tape the stress loop
to the patient. A secured stress loop prevents lead-
wire rotation about the electrode snap, leadwire
tugging at the electrode, and ECG artifact.
7.4 Changing ECG Settings
You can change the ECG settings from the ECG menu.
7.4.1 Entering the ECG Menu
Enter the ECG menu in either of the following ways:
â– On the main screen, tap the HR digital area or ECG waveform area.
■Press the key to enter the main menu → tap Parameter Setup → select ECG.
7.4.2 Configuring ECG Settings
To configure ECG settings:
1. In the Setup section of the ECG menu, select the options described in the follow-
ing table.
Options Description Settings*
Lead Placement Enters the Lead Placement window. Refer to "Checking the Lead
Placement" on page 7 - 11 for
details.
Cable Type Selects the current ECG leadwire type. Auto, 3 Lead, 5 Lead, 6 Lead
Refer to "ECG Leadwire Types" on
page 7 - 14 for details.
* The factory default settings are in bold.
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