Philips IntelliVue TRx Instructions For Use Manual page 118

Optimizing ECG Measurement Performance
Problem
Baseline Wander
Poor Electrode Contact
6-34
ECG Monitoring
Cause
Movement of patient.
Improperly applied
electrodes.
Respiratory interference.
Loose electrodes.
Defective cables.
Leadset not firmly
connected.
Remedy
Make sure patient is comfortable.
Re-apply electrodes, using good skin
preparation (see "Positioning ECG
Electrodes" on page 6-9). Check that
patient cable is not pulling electrodes.
Move electrodes away from areas with
greatest movement during respiration.
Change electrodes, using good skin
preparation (see "Positioning ECG
Electrodes" on page 6-9).
Replace cables.