Directions for Use Chapter 5 Performing ECG Tests 49
Recording a Rhythm ECG
A Rhythm ECG is a continuous, real-time printout of three leads at a time.
Rhythm ECGs are printouts only. They cannot be sent to an SD memory card or
removable USB storage device.
Figure 36. Rhythm ECG Testing, Process Diagram
To Record a Rhythm ECG
1. Press the Rhythm ECG key .
Printing begins, and the following screen appears.
Figure 37. “Rhythm ECG” Screen
2. (Optional) Adjust the waveforms.
See “Adjusting the ECG Waveforms” on page 55.
3. Press or to stop printing.
The Ready screen appears if all leads are connected to the patient.
Note
Write the patient identification information on the printed report immediately
after the ECG test to avoid associating the ECG report with the wrong
patient.
Printing begins.
(Optional) Adjust
waveforms.
or
Doe, Jane
9:17AM Oct 16 05
Rhythm ECG
1. Change Leads
2. Adjust Gain
3. Adjust Baseline Filter
4. Adjust Muscle Filter
5. Adjust Speed
I, II, III
10 mm/mV
ON
ON
25 mm/s
HR 120
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