Mindray ePM 12MC - Preparing for Resp Monitoring; Preparing the Patient; Placing the Electrodes

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NOTE
• If ESU-proof ECG cables are used, the Resp waveform area will display the message “Check Leads”.
Replace the ECG cable if necessary.
12.4 Preparing for Resp Monitoring
12.4.1 Preparing the Patient
Follow this procedure to prepare the patient:
1. Shave hair from skin at chosen sites.
2. Gently rub skin surface at sites to remove dead skin cells.
3. Thoroughly cleanse the site with a mild soap and water solution.
4. Dry the skin completely before applying the electrodes.
CAUTION
• Proper skin preparation is necessary for good signal quality at the electrode site, as the skin is a poor
conductor of electricity.
12.4.2 Placing the Electrodes
As the Respiration measurement adopts the standard ECG electrode placement, you can use different ECG
cables. Since the respiration signal is measured between two ECG electrodes, if a standard ECG electrode
placement is applied, the two electrodes should be RA and LA of ECG Lead I, or RA and LL of ECG Lead II.
For more information, see 10.4.4ECG Electrode Placements.
(1) Lead I (2) Lead II
(1)
(2)