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Spacelabs Healthcare Pathfinder SL User Manual

Spacelabs Healthcare Pathfinder SL
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Pathnder SL v1.9
98000
Ambulatory ECG Analysis System
OPERATIONS MANUAL
070-2567-03 Rev. A | www.spacelabshealthcare.com

Table of Contents

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Spacelabs Healthcare Pathfinder SL Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerSpacelabs Healthcare
ModelPathfinder SL
Parameters MonitoredECG
ConnectivityUSB
Battery LifeUp to 7 days
Recording TimeUp to 7 days
DisplayLCD
Sampling Rate1024 Hz
Data StorageInternal memory
Number of Channels3 channels

Summary

Introduction

Intended Use

Purpose and scope of the Pathfinder SL Holter Analyzer for adult patient screening.

Safety and Regulatory Information

Conformity to medical device directives and federal law restrictions.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the Analyzer and PC.

Installation Information

Guidelines for safe and proper installation of the equipment.

Working with Pathfinder SL

Guidance for operators on proper usage and ergonomic setup.

Pathfinder SL - System

Pathfinder SL Screens

Overview of different display screens available in Pathfinder SL.

The Time Bar

Description of the time bar function for navigating recordings.

Tool Bar

Explanation of the icons and functions available in the tool bar.

System Set Up

Display

Settings for display color schemes, ECG speed, and date/time format.

Secondary Display

Configuration and purpose of a secondary monitor.

Saving Settings

Methods for saving and managing system settings and preferences.

Arrhythmia Analysis

Arrhythmia Detection Algorithm

Explanation of the automated algorithm for detecting arrhythmias.

Analysis Settings

Configuration of parameters for arrhythmia analysis.

Saving Analysis Settings

Storing preferred settings for future use.

Thresholds

Adjusting noise and trigger sensitivity thresholds.

Pathfinder SL Workflow

Triage the recording

First step in analysis: viewing and verifying the ECG data.

Review the Events

Reviewing triggered and classified beats and events.

Scan the Recording

Scanning the ECG in Full Disclosure or Superimposition/AVSEP modes.

Starting ECG Scan

Initiating the ECG scan process.

Printing ECG

Selecting and printing ECG strips with specific formats.

Mouse/Keyboard/Hot Keys

Mouse and Keyboard

Using mouse and keyboard for ECG selection and navigation.

Keyboard

Keyboard commands for navigating and controlling the ECG display.

Morphology

Merge Forms

Combining similar forms.

12-Lead Holter

View all 12 Leads

Displaying all 12 leads in a 12x1 format.

Scan on 12 Leads

Scanning ECG data using 12 leads.

Detailed 12-Lead Review

Reviewing 10-second strips and creating 12-Lead events.

Making measurements with Calipers

Using calipers for time and amplitude measurements.

Event Editing

Event Review Screens

Screens for reviewing events: Filtered Event List, Summary Table, Patient Events.

Filtered Event List

List of events, filterable by type and quantity.

Event Summary Table

Table summarizing events by type for editing.

Edit Patient Details / Diary Events

Adding or editing patient details, diary events, and comments.

Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Settings and analysis for detecting Atrial Fibrillation.

Report Creation and Data Export

Preview/Store Report

Previewing and saving the generated report.

Report Settings

Customizing report format, headers, and sections.

Exporting Data

Exporting analysis data in various formats.

Pacing

Pacing Screen

The default screen for pacing review and displays.

Pacing Graphs

Displaying heart rate and paced beats trends.

Pacing Histograms

Tables and histograms for RR intervals, pace-spike intervals, and trigger-pace intervals.

Pacing Report

Report section detailing pacing data.

Graphs

Heart Rate Trend

Graph showing heart rate over time.

Trend Table

Edit All instances of an Event

Editing all occurrences of a specific event type.

HRV Analysis

Display HRV

Accessing and viewing Heart Rate Variability data.

HRV Graphs

Viewing HRV graphs, histograms, and scatter plots.

Advanced HRV

Time Domain Analysis:

Setting parameters and performing time domain HRV analysis.

Frequency Analysis

Performing frequency domain HRV analysis.

HRV Screens

Overview of the different HRV data visualization screens.

Summary Statistics Screen

Displaying patient data and statistical summaries.

Multi-Epoch Analysis of HRV Screen

Analyzing HRV over multiple epochs.

Sleep Apnea

Indications and Intended Use

Device intended use for screening sleep apnea in adults.

Precautions

Precautions for using the apnea algorithm, suitable patients, and data accuracy.

Set the Sleep Periods

Defining sleep periods for apnea analysis.

Analysis Results

Interpreting the results of the sleep apnea analysis.

QT Analysis

What is QT Analysis?

Definition and measurement of QT interval and QT correction.

Before you Begin

Prerequisites for QT analysis: artifact exclusion, beat labeling, T-wave morphology.

QT Analysis

Displaying and analyzing QT intervals.

Advanced QT Analysis

QT Option Overview

Overview of the advanced QT analysis functionality.

Retrospective QT analysis

Performing QT analysis on existing recordings.

Prospective QT Analysis

Performing QT analysis in real-time during recording.

Trends

Displaying QT trend screens including QTc and Diastolic Interval trends.

Analysis Options

Configuring analysis parameters for prospective analysis.

ST Analysis

The ST Screen

Overview of the ST analysis screen and channel management.

ST Action Replay Display

Playback feature for accurate ST measurement point placement.

ST Analysis Settings

Configuring ST analysis parameters and thresholds.

ST Event Table

Table of ST events with detailed measurements for review.

ST Reports

Summary of ST segment shifts and individual episode details.

Signs and Symbols

General Safety

Explanation of common safety symbols and their meanings.

Certification and Compliance

Symbols indicating product certifications and compliance.

Notations and Abbreviations

List of abbreviations used as symbols.

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