Operator's Manual Part 2
Table Of Contents
- 8 Alarm Control
- 9 Printing
- 10 Patient Data
- 11 ECG Monitoring
- 12 SpO2 Monitoring
- 13 NBP Monitoring
- A Message Glossary
- B Supplies
- C Abbreviations and Symbols
- D ApexPro FH Transceiver
- Index
Revision D ApexPro Telemetry System 11-9
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ECG Monitoring: Patient Preparation
Maintaining Quality ECG Signal
Regardless of patient type, electrodes should be replaced at least every
48 hours to maintain quality signals during long-term monitoring. Over
the course of 48 hours, the electrode gel will start to dry out and the
adhesive will age. This may irritate the patient’s skin.
Stabilize the electrode and leadwire with a leadwire stress loop near the
electrode. Tape the stress loop to the patient. A secured stress loop
prevents leadwire rotation about the electrode snap, leadwire tugging at
the electrode, and ECG artifact.
Stress Loop
306A