Instructions for Use
Resting & Stress ECG with seca ct330/331 and seca diagnostic 5.9
2.7 Procedure of an examination
Prerequisite for an examination: proper installation, configuration and
commissioning of the system by your authorized seca dealer.
Resting ECG
→ Ensure that the ECG device is connected to the PC and that power
is supplied to the device.
→ Check that your patient is lying comfortably and is not cold.
→ Shave, clean and dry the electrode contact points thoroughly.
→ Apply the electrodes to the patient according to the application
diagram, see 2.8.1 Positions of the electrodes, p. 29.
→ Connect the patient leads to the electrodes.
→ Start seca diagnostic and click on Examination, Resting ECG,
New Resting ECG, see 3.3 Perform resting ECG recording, p. 41.
→ Start the recording.
→ The patient should remain calm during the recording.
Stress ECG
→ Ensure that the ECG device is connected to the PC and that power
is supplied to the device.
→ When using an ergometer, make sure that the patient is in the
optimal sitting position (the outstretched leg slightly bent).
→ When using a treadmill, be sure to follow the instructions for stress
ECG with treadmill, see 2.8.2 Notes on stress with treadmill, p. 30.
→ Shave, clean and dry the electrode contact points thoroughly.
→ Apply the electrodes to the patient according to the application
diagram, see 2.8.1 Positions of the electrodes, p. 29.
→ Connect the patient leads to the electrodes.
→ Wait a few minutes so that the contact between the skin and the
electrodes can develop optimally.
→ Apply the blood pressure cuff.
→ Start seca diagnostic and click on Examination, Stress ECG,
New Stress ECG, see 3.5 Perform stress ECG recording, p. 48.
→ Start the recording.
Allergic reactions on the skin due to substances in adhesive
electrodes (acrylate adhesive, Ag/AgCl).
Clarify further procedure with the physician before recording.
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