Philips ST80i - Preparing the Patient; Instructing the Patient about the Test

Preparing the Patient
ST80i Stress Test System Instructions for Use 3-17
Preparing the Patient
Good ECG technique is very important to achieve the best quality results.
Instructing the Patient about the Test
Before attaching the electrodes, greet the patient and explain the procedure. Explaining the
procedure decreases anxiety and informs the patient about what to expect. You may also click
the
Explain Test button on the Main screen to play an audio file that explains the test to the
patient.
NOTE ST80i ships with a default audio file that explains the exercise stress test; however, you may record
your own audio file and configure ST80i to play this file when the user clicks the Explain Test button.
For more information, see the ST80i Installation and Configuration Guide.
 Privacy is important to relaxation. When possible, prepare the patient in a quiet room or
area where others cannot see the patient.
 Reassure the patient that the procedure is painless.
 Make sure the patient is comfortable. The patient’s arms and hands must be relaxed.
 Instruct the patient to rest their hands on the handrails and not grasp the handrails tightly.
The more relaxed the patient is, the less the ECG will be affected by noise.