10-2
10.2.2 Electrode Placement
WARNING
z Use only the specified ECG cable for monitoring.
z When applying electrodes or connecting cables, make sure they are not
connected to any conductive part or the ground. Verify that all ECG electrodes,
including neutral electrodes, are securely attached to the patient.
z Skin irritation may result from the continuous application of the ECG
electrodes. These should be checked each day. If there is an indication of excess
skin irritation, replace the electrodes or change the location of the electrodes
every 24 hours.
z Do not touch the patient, bed or instrument during defibrillation.
z When applying the ECG cable with no resistance to our patient monitor or
other patient monitor that has no current limit resistance in it, the monitor
cannot be applied to defibrillation.
z Interference from a non-grounded instrument near the patient and ESU
interference can cause inaccuracy of the ECG waveform.
z Always dispose of, or recycle electrodes properly to prevent from environment
contamination.
z Verify the lead fault detection prior to the start of monitoring. Unplug the ECG
cable from the ECG connector and the screen should display the error message
“ECG LEAD OFF” and an audible alarm should be activated.
NOTE
z The conductive ointment coatings should be isolated, and the chest electrodes
should have no contact with each other to avoid short-circuit.
z Do not use the physiological saline to replace the electrode gel to avoid the
electrodes being eroded.
z Using 3M electrodes is recommended during defibrillation.
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