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8.1.3 Baseline Drift
Fig. 8.3 Baseline Drift Waveform Graph
1)Environment Cause:
Check whether the exam room is comfortable,
Check whether the indoor temperature is too low,
Check whether the bed is small and narrow.
2)Patient Cause:
Explain to the patient that ECG examination is very simple, which will not injury his or
her body, or have sequelae;
Make the patient relax physically and mentally, and breathe gently.
Let the patient not move or talk.
3)Electrode Cause:
Check whether limb electrodes are installed too tightly, which makes the patient feel
uncomfortable,
Check whether the electrode is loose or poorly connected.
Check whether the metal part on the connection of the lead wire and electrode is rusty
or dirty.
Make sure that all electrodes are of the same specification; mixed use of new and old
batteries will also cause interference.
If the interference can't be cleared out by the solutions above, please make sure whether
frequency filter is activated.