Cardio Perfect Resting ECG, Quick Reference Guide
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1. MC3817 CardioPerfect ECG QSG 7 23 07 4 49 PM Page 1 An electrocardiogram often abbreviated as EKG or ECG is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat With each beat an electrical impulse or wave travels through the heart This wave causes the muscle to squeeze and pump blood from the heart An ECG gives two major kinds of information First by measuring time intervals on the ECG a doctor can determine how long the electrical wave takes to pass through the heart Finding out how long the wave takes to travel from one part of the heart to the next shows if the electrical activity is normal or slow fast or irregular Second by measuring the amount of electrical activity passing through the heart muscle a cardiologist may be able to find out if parts of the heart are too large or are overworked several sensors called electrodes will pick up the electrical activity in the heart You will be asked to lie down and technicians will put several patches electrodes on the chest arms and legs Usually the electrodes are soft and don t cause any discomfort when they are put on or taken off by the technician The electrodes are connected to wires called leads which are connected to the ECG machine The electrical activity of the heart is then recorded on a moving strip of paper in the ECG machine During the ECG recording you should lie quietly for 10 20 seconds because the electrocardiograph will detect any mus2. Click the Rhythm button a second time to stop the rhythm recording s Click the Cancel button to cancel IEC Electrode Placement Note The pretrigger option helps catch events by already saving 5 seconds of traces before you start the recording The notch filter removes noise that is caused by AC power interference 3 Prepare Your Patient The quality of an ECG is dependent on the preparation and the resistance between the skin and the electrode To ensure a good quality ECG and minimize the skin electrode resistance remember the following points 7 Review Data and Print Report e Ensure that the patient is warm and relaxed E Print L Print Previews Print Cirl Shave electrode area before cleaning 4 e You can choose from multiple ECG report templates Wl selected f e Thoroughly clean the area with alcohol a ae oes l a j vied a l s If automatic printing is checked in the ECG Print settings Print e Let dry prior to applying electrodes At the anterior axillary line on the report will print now the same horizontal level as C4 Properties At the mid axillary line on the If you did not select Automatic printing in the Settings eme horona eyel ae laa G5 i i click on the down arrow next to the Print icon and choose 12 averages Sittin lads Print Selected Formats to initiate printing oe e If you just want to print one type of report click on the Print icon an
3. cable or power cord Reattach the lead Replace the electrode Verify that the electrode area has been properly prepared shaved cleaned with alcohol or acetone allowed to dry Verify that electrodes have been properly stored and handled Clean skin with alcohol or acetone Reposition or replace electrodes Help patient relax If wandering baseline persists turn the baseline filter on Ask patient to remain still and relaxed Help patient get comfortable Check all electrode contacts If interference persists turn the muscle tremor filter on If interference still persists the problem is probably electrical in nature See the following Suggestions for reducing AC interference Verify that the patient is not touching any metal Verify that the AC power cable is not touching the patient lead cable Verify that the proper AC filter is selected If interference still persists the noise may be caused by other equipment in the room or by poorly grounded power lines Iry moving to another room RESTING ECG MC3817 CardioPerfect ECG QSG 7 23 07 4 50 PM Page 4 CARDIOPERFECTI PC BASED ECG QUICK START GUIDE 1 Install Software and USB Drivers 4 Connect Electrodes 5 Create a New Patient 38 Patient ECG This Quick Start Guide is intended for use with CardioPerfect Workstation version 1 6 0 or higher For complete directions for use and warnings please consult your user manual lo
4. cated on the software CD AHA Electrode Placement e Open the CardioPerfect Workstation Software Select Patient s Fill in Patient Card s Click on the ECG Icon General Address History Enter name number and medical related data about this patient here Number Last Midde Fist Patients Q Search b To select a patient from the database a Search 1 In the Search box type parts of the patient ee name or number Weigh Hegh f obs 2 Click the Go button 3 Click on the patient for whom you want to 3 record the test 2 Connect your Recorder e Connect the PC interface cable ProLink to a USB port on your computer e Connect the other end to the black connector on the recorder e Connect the patient cable to the blue connector on the recorder CH Atthe anterior axillary line on the same horizontal level as V4 ATES i Mens i select physician names and lead configuration and click OK New ECG same horizontal level as V4 and V5 maT TEST 001 TestPat A E es 25 mm sec 7 10 mmm x I Pretiigger Auto ECG Comment E e Click the Record button to start a 12 lead resting ECG 6 Record a Test Patient Cable Connection PC Interface Connection On Off Switch Rhythm Manual ECG e Click the Rhythm button to start a recording of up to 300 seconds e Click Event button to mark areas of interest e
5. cle or body movement No There is no pain or risk associated with having an electrocardiogram No The machine only records the ECG Electrode contact may be poor A lead may be loose A lead is disconnected from patient Electrodes that are dirty corroded loose or positioned on a bony area Insufficient or dried electrode gel Oily skin or body lotions Rising and falling of chest during rapid or apprehensive breathing Patient moved Patient is uncomfortable tense nervous Patient is cold and shivering Exam bed is too narrow or short to comfortably support arms and legs FRE EEE EES EEE EEE EEE EE EEE EE Arm or leg electrode straps are too tight a EREE EE GEE e a bl Bn EE E Electrodes that are dirty corroded loose or positioned on a bony area Insufficient or dried electrode gel Patient or technician touching an electrode during recording if EE EE E if EGE Ese ee E J EE EEE EE iat al oe cscs a AEA Patient touching any metal parts of an exam table or bed Electrical devices in the immediate area lighting concealed wiring in walls or floors Improperly grounded electrical outlet Incorrect AC filter frequency setting or AC filter is turned off 4341 State Street Road PO Box 220 Skaneateles Falls NY 13153 0220 USA p 800 535 6663 f 315 685 2174 www welchallyn com 2007 Welch Allyn 101910 Mat Number 708550 Ver B Broken lead wire patient
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