Equipment Problems; Reducing Ecg Data Noise; There Is No Aci-Tipi Report - GE MAC 5000 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting: Equipment Problems

Equipment Problems

Reducing ECG Data Noise

If the acquired ECG data displays unacceptable noise
levels:
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Verify proper electrode placement.
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Verify proper electrode application. Perspiration and
dead skin cells must be removed from the electrode site.
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Check for defective or date expired electrodes.
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Check for defective, broken, or disconnected leadwires.
n
Check the patient's position. The patient should remain
motionless during the acquisition of a resting ECG.
B-4

There is no ACI-TIPI report.

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ACI-TIPI is disabled.
u
Enable ACI-TIPI.
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The selected report is "without interpretation."
u
Select "Interpretation" for the report.
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The ACI-TIPI required information is not entered.
u
Make sure the age range, gender, and whether chest
pain complaint are entered.
n
The patient was entered as pediatric.
u
Make sure you enter an age range >16.
n
The original ECG was acquired in an
electrocardiograph without the ACI-TIPI option.
MAC 5000 System — 2000657-024, Revision A