User`s guide
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2 Recording an ECG
This chapter describes how to:
l prepare the patient for an ECG
l check the signal quality of the patient leads
l enter patient ID and printed report information
l record an ECG
l change the report format
l understand the printed report
Samples of the different Manual and Auto ECG formats are also shown.
NOTE If the cardiograph has not been setup, refer to Setting Up Your Cardiograph,
for instructions.
If your cardiograph is already configured, you can record an ECG by
performing the following steps and procedures. (If you need to configure your
cardiograph or check settings, refer to Configuring Your Cardiograph.)
1. If the cardiograph is not On, press .
2. Prepare the patient and apply the electrodes, as described in the next
section, “Preparing the Patient”.
3. Check the signal quality on all leads, as described in “Checking Signal
Quality” , later in this chapter.
4. Enter patient ID information, if necessary. This is described in “Entering
Patient ID” , later in this chapter.
5. Press to record a 12-lead ECG, or press to record a rhythm
report.
The rest of this chapter discusses the details of setting up and recording ECGs.
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