Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance
6-34 ECG Monitoring
Baseline Wander Movement of patient.
Improperly applied
electrodes.
Respiratory interference.
Make sure patient is comfortable.
Re-apply electrodes, using good skin
preparation (see “Positioning ECG
Electrodes” on page 6-10). Check that
patient cable is not pulling electrodes.
Move electrodes away from areas with
greatest movement during respiration.
Poor Electrode Contact Loose electrodes.
Defective cables.
Leadset not firmly
connected.
Change electrodes, using good skin
preparation (see “Positioning ECG
Electrodes” on page 6-10).
Replace cables.
Problem Cause Remedy