Preparing the Patient
ST80i Stress Test System Instructions for Use 3-21
Change from Limb Lead to Mason-Likar
To attach the electrodes for the Supine (Resting) phase
1
Place the upper body electrodes on the patient.
2 Have the patient lie down.
3 Attach the leg electrodes.
4 Take the BP measurement.
5 Record the ECG.
6 Label the ECG “Supine.”
To attach the electrodes for the Exercise Phase (Standing)
1
Disconnect the limb leads from the patient.
2 Remove the leg electrodes.
3 Hold the PIM as the patient stands.
4 Place the limb electrodes on the torso.
5 Attach the limb leads.
6 Put on the belt and PIM.
7 With the patient standing, record the ECG and label “Standing.”
8 The patient is now ready to move to the exercise device.
9 Explain the test.
Connecting the Patient to the Wireless PIM
All of the ST80i lead sets are designed to share the same connector that will plug into the
mating connector on the wireless PIM. Refer to the ST80i Wireless Patient Module
Instructions for Use for details on its preparation, configuration, and use.
To connect the patient to the wireless PIM
1
Plug the lead set connector into the mating connector on the wireless PIM.
Ensure that lead wires do not bump or rub against anything.
2 Place the wireless PIM into the PIM holder. The PIM holder is designed to keep the PIM
steady, thereby minimizing movement of the lead wires and ECG signal artifacts. The
PIM holder is adjustable up to a patient waist size of 57".
Wireless PIM Button Functions
The wireless PIM has one button that you can use to:
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