Operator's Manual

Chapter 6 Taking medical readings
Tempus Pro User/Operator Manual - 41-2001EN-00 – Page 64
If an internal printer is fitted to the Tempus, you can print the 10 second recording using the Print button.
For printer instructions see “9.9.2 Internal printer configuration (optional)”.
If the Tempus Pro is fitted with an internal printer and automatic printing is enabled, it will print waveforms as
soon as they are captured.
ECG interpretation
WARNING
All numerical, graphical and interpretive data should be evaluated with respect to the
patient's clinical and historical picture.
WARNING
ECG interpretation performed by software is not a substitute for review and
evaluation of ECG recordings by a qualified clinician.
WARNING
Motion artefact or noise in the ECG recording could result in erroneous
interpretations.
Note
Interpretations are unconfirmed and need to be reviewed by a clinician.
Note
ECG interpretation is only available for patients aged 18 years and over. If age is not set,
interpretation will be based on an adult patient type.
The Tempus Pro provides ECG interpretation of the 12 lead ECG recordings. This interpretation includes:
 Rhythm statements – there are 69 different statements this includes the reporting of detected
Arrhythmias such as Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Extreme Bradycardia, and AV Block
(please see QRS Diagnostic Physician's Guide ECG Analysis for Resting 12-lead ECG for further
information, Part number 630000-00).
 Morphology statements – there are 121 different statements including ST analysis which includes over
20 Ischemic ST change statements such as: “Ischemic ST-T changes in posterolateral leads” and
The ECG
recording
can be
scrolled
through
using
these
buttons
12 Lead ECG Recording Screen