Specifications

7 x 9 inches (178 mm x 229 mm)
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Instructions.
196407001 Rev A
Inhibiting Pacemaker Output
This button, which also appears on other screens
that show the ECG/Markers/EGM display, lets
you temporarily stop the pacing output of the
patient’s pacemaker for such purposes as observ-
ing the underlying rhythm.
CAUTION: The Inhibit function is intended for diagnostic and test
purposes. It should be used only under conditions of careful patient
monitoring and control.
IMPORTANT: At any point during use of the Inhibit function, releasing
the [
PROGRAM
] button or lifting the programming head away from the site
of the pacemaker for at least two seconds will restore pacing output. In the
event of a programmer malfunction or loss of power, lift the programming
head immediately.
Pacemaker blanking periods are minimized during use of the Inhibit
function to increase the window during which cardiac events can be sensed.
Sense markers appearing below the ECG will indicate each sensed event.
Inhibit Procedure — To inhibit pacemaker output:
1. Make any desired ECG trace adjustments before selecting [
INHIBIT
].
2. Position the programming head and hold it steady for the remainder of
this procedure.
NOTE: To observe Sense markers and a display of the sensed rate
while you use the Inhibit function, select the [
CANCEL MAGNET
] button.
(If pacemaker operation is not changed from the magnet mode, Sense
markers and the patient’s intrinsic rate cannot be displayed.)
3. Select [
INHIBIT
] to prepare the programmer.
4. To inhibit pacemaker output, press and hold [
PROGRAM
].
A message indicates that the command is causing inhibition. The ECG
trace should show the absence of any pacing stimuli. To obtain an ECG
recording, press the printer
RECORD
key (9760 programmer) or the
desired paper speed key (9790 programmer).
5. To restore pacing output, release [
PROGRAM
].
Watch for confirmation that pacing output has been restored. If confirma-
tion is not received, lift the programming head to ensure that pacing is
restored.
INHIBIT
Displaying and Printing the Patient’s ECG and EGM 5-9