Operator's Manual Part 2

11-4 ApexPro Telemetry System Revision D
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ECG Monitoring: Patient Preparation
Patient Preparation
The quality of ECG information received and displayed is a direct result
of the quality of the electrical signal at the electrode.
Skin Preparation
Proper skin preparation is necessary for good signal quality at the
electrode.
Choose flat, non-muscular areas to place electrodes, then follow the
established prep protocol for your unit. Following is a suggested
guideline for skin preparation:
1. Shave hair from skin at chosen sites.
2. Gently rub skin surface at sites to remove dead skin cells.
3. Thoroughly cleanse site with a mild soap and water solution. Be sure
to remove all oily residue, dead skin cells, and abrasives. Leftover
abrasion particles can be a source of noise.
4. Allow the skin to dry completely before applying the electrodes.
Electrode Placement
Following is a chart identifying each lead and its associated color code—
AHA and IEC.
Verify Lead Quality and Electrode Status
After the transmitter leads have been properly attached to the patient's
electrodes, verify lead quality and electrode status.
 Refer to “ApexPro Transmitter Buttons and LEDs” on page 3-7 for
the ApexPro and ApexPro CH transmitter.
 Refer to “LED Indicators Function” on page D-12 for the ApexPro FH
transceiver.
Leadwire
(Software Label) AHA Color AHA Label IEC Color IEC Label
V (precordial) brown V white C
LL (left leg) red LL green F
RL (right leg) green RL black N
LA (left arm) black LA yellow L
RA (right arm) white RA red R