Recording - GE Medical Systems MAC 1200 Operator's Manual

Recording

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Recording in 12 Lead Mode: Recording
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When an electrode is off the patient or it has failed in some other
manner, the unit will record an ECG unless the override function has
been enabled in the 12 Lead Setup menu.For more information, see
Chapter 9, "12 Lead Mode"
When the unit is powered up, it defaults to the 12 Lead mode (this
default setting can be modified).
1. Before recording the ECG, patient data can be entered (
recommended that you enter the patient's name so it appears on
every report.
2. After applying the electrodes, wait about 10 seconds for the signal to
stabilize (stabilization of polarization voltages, see Chapter 4,
"Artifact Due to Poor Electrode Application"
recording with
mode, the message Collecting data displays, and you will need to
wait for 10 to 12 seconds.
Before initiating a recording, check the display for error messages.
Check all electrodes; if the message persists, there must be a break
in the patient cable. Replace the cable with a new one.
Table 1. Messages Indicating Disconnected Electrodes
Symbol
*RL*: Right leg electrode disconnected
*RA*: Right arm electrode disconnected
*LA*: Left arm electrode disconnected
*LL*: Left leg electrode disconnected
*V1*: Chest electrode V1 disconnected
*V2*: Chest electrode V2 disconnected
*V3*: Chest electrode V3 disconnected
*V4*: Chest electrode V4 disconnected
*V5*: Chest electrode V5 disconnected
*V6*: Chest electrode V6 disconnected
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