User manual

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Printing History............................................................................................................................. iv
Conventions Used in This Manual.................................................................................................. v
Notice............................................................................................................................................ vi
Intended Use ................................................................................................................................ vii
Safety Summary............................................................................................................................ ix
Safety Symbols Marked on the Cardiograph................................................................................ ix
Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted
The Keyboard and Front Panel ................................................................................................... 1-2
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 1-3
About Your Cardiograph ............................................................................................................ 1-4
Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 1-4
Patient and Operational Safety Notes ......................................................................................... 1-5
LED Safety ................................................................................................................................. 1-7
Using the Cardiograph During Defibrillation............................................................................. 1-7
AC and Battery Operation .......................................................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2 Recording an ECG
Preparing the Patient................................................................................................................... 2-2
Notes for Customers Using Reusable Electrodes ....................................................................... 2-3
Notes for Customers Using Disposable Electrodes .................................................................... 2-4
Understanding When a Signal is Acquired................................................................................. 2-4
Checking Signal Quality............................................................................................................. 2-5
Entering Patient Information ...................................................................................................... 2-6
Understanding the Printed Report............................................................................................... 2-7
Choosing a Report Format.......................................................................................................... 2-7
Auto Report Formats .................................................................................................................. 2-7
The Auto ECG Report ................................................................................................................ 2-8
Rhythm Report Formats............................................................................................................ 2-11
Auto and Rhythm Report Examples ......................................................................................... 2-11
Changing the Report Format..................................................................................................... 2-14
Recording an Auto ECG........................................................................................................... 2-15
Making Copies of Auto ECGs.................................................................................................. 2-16
Recording a Rhythm ECG ........................................................................................................ 2-17