Operator's Manual

6.1 Electrocardiography (ECG)
Tempus Pro User/Operator Manual - 41-2001EN-00 – Page 63
In 12 Lead mode, the other vital signs data remain displayed across the bottom of the display. All 12 ECG
Leads are shown in the main display (each Lead is labelled).
If no signal or a poor signal is seen on one or more leads, the following steps should be reviewed:
 Has the correct cable been used, is it connected properly?
 Is the patient still?
 Is the equipment setup properly (all electrodes attached)?
 Could there be interference from other electrical equipment?
 Is the mains filter set correctly (see ECG Settings)?
 Are the 12 lead filters set correctly (see ECG Settings)?
 Was skin sufficiently well prepared?
 Could the electrodes be dry or poorly attached?
6.1.6 Performing a diagnostic ECG
The 12 Lead function enables users to record a 10 second trace for immediate or subsequent analysis and
interpretation.
The 10 second recording will be added to the patient record and therefore can be exported by USB stick to
another Tempus or to a computer to be read as a .PDF file. The ECG can also be transmitted to a
Response Centre if this option is in use – see “9.6 Connecting to an alternate location”.
Making a 12 lead ECG recording
Pressing the Start Record button will initiate a 10 second recording. If the Tempus is connected to a
Response Centre then this will be transmitted as soon as the recording is complete. The Response Centre
has tools for measuring the ECG. Otherwise, the recording can be viewed on screen by using the left and
right arrow keys.
Note
If you inadvertently press Stop Record, you can press Start Record to immediately restart
the recording.
The Tempus
will remain
monitoring
the 12 leads
until a 10
second
recording is
started by
pressing this
The real
time vital
signs are
displayed
here
Press here to
view previous
recordings
12 Lead ECG Monitoring Screen