GE ApexPro Operator's Manual page 91

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CAUTION
DELAY IN LEAD DETECTION— When using a 3-leadwire set,
there may be up to a 10 second delay in detection of the ECG
waveform. A Leads Fail or No TELEM alarm may be temporarily
displayed.
Wait for 10 seconds the ECG waveforms will be displayed.
CAUTION
When using the ApexPro transmitter with a 3-leadwire set, an RF
signal continues to be transmitted upon removal of ECG leadwires.
A Leads Fail alarm appears at the central station however the
system does not transition to a No TELEM alarm.
Please take appropriate measures as explained in this manual for the
leads fail condition.
If an SpO2 and/or NIBP device is connected to the transmitter, an
NIBP or SpO2 limit alarm with warning or advisory as configured
by the user will supersede the existing Leads Fail system warning
alarm.
When a 5-leadwire electrode configuration is not desirable, a 3-leadwire set can be
used. The following is a suggested configuration for a 3-leadwire electrode
placement:
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3-leadwire AHA Electrode Placement
Right arm and left arm electrodes should be placed just below the right and left
clavicle.
Left leg electrode should be placed on a non-muscular surface on the lower edge of
the rib cage.
When using the standard 3-leadwire configuration, the following operating conditions
occur:
Lead Analysis automatically switches to Single-Lead analysis. If an attempt is
made to change to Multi-Lead analysis, a message will appear briefly on the
monitor, indicating that Multi-Lead analysis is not possible, and no change will
occur.
ApexPro™
LA
R
LL
3-leadwire IEC Electrode Placement
Managing patients
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