Mortara X12 Plus - Attaching the Patient Cable; Patient ECG Hookup; Skin Preparation

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SECTION 2

Attaching the Patient Cable

The LeadForm patient cable consists of a connector block, a main cable, and lead wires connected to the main cable.

Each lead wire terminates in a snap connector. The lead wires are positioned on the main cable to follow the

contour of the torso.

Insert the connector block into the input connector on the top of the X12+.

NOTE: Be careful to insert the connector block parallel to the input connector.

Connector Block

Input Connector

Patient ECG Hookup

Skin Preparation

Skin preparation is important to perform before electrode attachment to help ensure good signal quality when

transmitting patient data. Poor skin-electrode contact may cause noise or artifact which can affect the analysis of the

ECG data. Low amplitude signals may also be the result of poor skin-electrode contact.

To prepare the skin

1. Identify the electrode sites on the torso by referring to Positioning the Electrodes for 10-wire Hookup.

2. Remove any hair from the electrode sites using a razor.

3. Wipe oils from the electrode sites with an alcohol prep pad.

4. Remove any dead skin from the electrode sites with an abrasive pad. Two to three moderate rubs at each site

should be sufficient.