Operator's Manual

6.1 Electrocardiography (ECG)
Tempus Pro User/Operator Manual - 41-2001EN-00 – Page 57
CAUTION
If the patient is attached to a cardiac defibrillator, care must be taken not to touch any part of
the ECG cables while the patient is being shocked.
Note
The leads and cables of the ECG should be checked for fraying, tears, knots or other signs
of damage before and after use.
Note
Ensure that all labelling including instructions for use, printed warnings and use-by dates
associated with third-party ECG electrodes are adhered to.
6.1.1 Getting started
1. To measure correct R wave values, make sure that the right age group is selected in the patient
details. For instructions, see “9.3.5 Entering patient details”.
2. Make sure that you have read the monitoring standards in "14.1.1 ECG monitoring".
3. Ensure that the ECG cable is properly inserted into the green connector on the Tempus Pro:
4. Prepare the patient's skin at the electrode sites:
 Shave or clip excess hair.
 Clean the skin thoroughly with an alcohol wipe.
 Rub the skin to dry.
5. If the patient has a pacemaker, turn on pacemaker indication:
 Press the ECG area of the touchscreen or navigate to the medical parameter setting in the
Main Menu.
 Switch Pacemaker indication on.
6. Make sure that the frequency setting matches the frequency of the mains you are using:
 Press the ECG area of the touchscreen.
 Select the correct Mains power frequency.