Disposable Resting Ecg Sensors - Cardiac Science Atria 6100 Operating Instructions Manual

Disposable Resting ECG Sensors

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Figure 6-1
Disposable Limb Sensor
on Arm
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CardioSens disposable sensors are more effective than bulbs, plates,
straps, creams, and gels. CardioSens disposable sensors reduce cross-
contamination and infection and improve diagnostic results.
Disposable sensors must be stored according to the guidelines on the
packaging and must not be used after the expiration date. Always store
opened packages of disposable sensors in a sealed container (to avoid
contamination and quick dry-out).
Orient the sensors to minimize twist stress when the clip and lead wire is
attached.
Baseline drift. Never mix patient electrode types or brands. Dissimilar
metals or other incompatibilities may cause considerable baseline drift
and may increase trace recovery time after defibrillation.
Applying Limb Sensors
1. Expose arms and legs of the patient.
2. Place sensors firmly on the prepared limb sites. Choose fleshy areas
above the inside wrists and ankles, not on the bone (see Figure 6-1).
Point arm sensor leads toward the elbow. Point leg leads toward chest.
3. Clip leads to the sensors. Ensure the leads do not pass twist stress onto
the electrodes.
Applying Chest Sensors
1. Expose the patient's chest.
2. Locate the six V-lead or C-lead positions on the patient's chest (See
"Resting ECG Lead Placement & Coding Chart" on pg. 6-4.).
3. Apply the sensors firmly on the prepared chest lead placements, ensur-
ing the leads conform to body contours and no strain is placed on the
sensors.
Disposable Resting ECG Sensors
Caution
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