Positioning Ecg Electrodes - Philips IntelliVue TRx Instructions For Use Manual

Positioning ECG Electrodes

Warning Warning
Do not mix and match electrodes of different types. In particular, do not
use electrodes of dissimilar metals. This helps ensure optimal signal
quality.
Warning Warning
Non-manufacturer supplied accessories and supplies can corrupt the
performance of the equipment. Use only AAMI EC-12 compliant electrodes
with this device. Use of electrodes that are non-compliant may provide
erroneous results.
Caution
To protect the transceiver from damage during defibrillation, to ensure accurate
ECG information, and to provide protection against signal noise and other
interference, use only ECG electrodes and cables specified by Philips.
Correct lead placement is always important for accurate diagnosis. Especially in
the precordial leads, which are close the heart, QRS morphology can be greatly
altered if an electrode is moved away from its correct location. Each electrode is
color-coded. Use the diagrams for 5-lead standard and EASI placement on the
back of the transceiver and in this section for guidance. Additional lead
placement information is available in the Online Help at the IntelliVue
Information Center.
When placing electrodes on the patient, choose a flat, non-muscular site where
the signal will not be impacted by either movement or bones.
Philips recommends that electrodes be changed every 24 hours.

Positioning ECG Electrodes

ECG Monitoring
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