Patient Preparation; Choosing The Environment; Preparing Patients For Resting Ecgs; Chapter 5 Patient Preparation - Cardiac Science Eclipse Premier Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter

Choosing the environment

Preparing Patients for Resting ECGs

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Patient Preparation

WARNING: Explosion hazard. Do NOT use in the presence of
flammable anesthetics.
WARNING: Position the Eclipse Premier away from other
equipment. If it is necessary to use the Eclipse Premier adjacent to
or stacked with other equipment, then observe the Eclipse Premier to
verify normal operations.
CAUTION: Although the Eclipse Premier is designed to meet IEC
601-1-2 EMC immunity requirements, the presence of strong EMI
fields generated by electronic, surgical or diathermy instruments
close to the unit, may cause trace noise or input overload conditions.
The Eclipse Premier is a high fidelity instrument which responds to the minute voltages
of the heart. Since it is such a sensitive instrument, take care to avoid interference
which can be produced by muscle tremor and AC signals. To minimize interference,
locate the electrocardiograph and patient away from power cords and other electrical
devices.
To minimize muscle artifact, make sure your patient is comfortable and relaxed. Assure
the patient that there is no danger or pain involved, and that his or her cooperation will
assist in producing a valuable diagnostic record.
Make the patient comfortable on a cot or padded table which is large enough to support
arms and legs. The patient's arms should rest at his or her sides and the legs should lie
flat, not touching one another. Use a pillow to support the patient's head. Also, try to
avoid factors like cold drafts which could cause discomfort. Leaving the chest and
sensor sites exposed, cover your patient with a blanket to prevent shivering.
Apply sensors and connect lead wires before entering patient information into the
Eclipse Premier. This allows time for the sensors to adhere and improves conductivity.
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