R-R Interval Examination; Starting And Ending R-R Interval Examination - Omron Colin VP-1000 plus Manual

2-4. R-R Interval Examination

Use this to measure fluctuations in the interval between heartbeats in order to check the
functioning of the automatic nerve system for the cardiovascular system. The one hundred
heartbeats that are required for analysis are acquired and the resulting histogram and trend are
printed.

Starting and Ending R-R Interval Examination

Notes:
• R-R interval examination is only possible when ECG clips are attached.
• An R-R interval examination and basic measurement cannot be performed simultaneously.
1.
Prepare for measurement.
If you are performing R-R interval examination before basic measurement, go to step 2.
1. Turn the power on.
2. Enter the patient information.
Refer to "Entering and Editing Patient Information" (page 25).
3.
Attach the ECG clips to the patient.
Refer to "Attaching the ECG clips" (page 44).
2.
Make sure that "ECG: OK" is displayed on the measurement screen.
It is not necessary to attach the PCG sensor.
3.
Press the [R-R INTERVALS TEST] button
Heartbeat acquisition begins. When the effective
heartbeats count reaches 100, measurement ends and
an R-R interval exam report is printed. an R-R interval
exam report is printed.
Refer to "R-R Interval Examination Results" (page 66).
If you performed an R-R interval examination before
basic measurement, return to page 51 step 1.
4.
Remove ECG sensors from the patient.
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