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Patient Preparation
Connecting Cables and Lead Wires
Alternative Lead Placements
Figure 6-2
Pediatric Chest Lead
Placement
6-8
Atria Electrocardiograph Operating Instructions
After applying sensors, connect the lead wires from the patient cable to the
sensors. Make sure the lead cables follow the contours of the patient's body
and lie flat.
Make sure the patient cable is plugged securely into the connector on the
front of the Atria (see "Patient Cable" on pg. 2-3).
Pediatric Lead Placement
NOTE: Refer to "Acquiring an ECG Using Pediatric Lead
Placements" on pg. 7-3 for detailed instructions on acquiring
an ECG using pediatric lead placement.
When acquiring a pediatric ECG, an alternative to the standard V
placement may be used. Place the sensor in the V
across the sternum from V
placement will result in inaccurate waveform labeling.
Select the corrected V
"Enter Patient Demographics" on pg. 7-2). If V
(C
R) position, select
4
V
R (C
R)
4
4
Alternate Chest Lead
NOTE: Refer to "Acquiring an ECG Using Alternative
Lead Placements" on pg. 7-6 for detailed instructions on
acquiring an ECG using alternate chest lead placement.
(C
). See Figure 6-2 for location. Improper
4
4
(C
) placement in the
3
3
for
V4R
V3 Placement
R (C
R) position. This is
4
4
display (see
Edit Patient Data
(C
) is placed in the V
3
3
for proper printout labeling.
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(C
)
3
3
R
4
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