Acquiring An Ecg Using Alternative Lead Placements - Cardiac Science Eclipse Premier Operating Instructions Manual

Acquiring an ECG Using Alternative Lead Placements

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At times it may be necessary to acquire an ECG using an alternative lead placement.
The Alternate Chest Lead ECG allows acquisition of right chest leads and expanded
left chest leads. Other alternative lead placements include Frank and Nehb.
NOTE: The standard ECG is an important part of the Alternate
Chest Lead ECG. If you are acquiring an Alternate Chest Lead ECG,
run a standard resting ECG before continuing (for more information,
see "Acquiring an Auto ECG" on pg. 6-2).
1. Configure either the CUSTOM LEAD 1 or CUSTOM LEAD 2 for the
desired lead placement (see "CUSTOM LEAD 1 & CUSTOM LEAD
2" on pg. 4-11).
2. Follow the directions for acquiring a STAT ECG or an AUTO ECG, as
described earlier in this chapter (see page 6-1).
3. From the Single ECG Functions List, press the left arrow key to return
to the PREVIEW screen.
4. Prepare the patient for the Alternate Chest Lead ECG according to
guidelines in Chapter 5 (see "Alternate Chest Lead" on pg. 5-9).
Attach electrodes according to the specific instructions for each lead
configuration.
5. Verify patient ID on screen. If patient ID is incorrect or absent, follow
steps 1 through 3 of "Acquiring an ECG Using an Existing Patient
File" on pg. 6-3.
6. Select "5" or "6" from the keyboard, depending on whether the
alternative placement was selected for CUSTOM LEAD 1 or
CUSTOM LEAD 2.
NOTE: If ALTERNATE CHEST LEAD was selected, the screen
should display Alternate Chest Lead ECG. In addition, the statement
"Alternate Chest Lead ECG" will appear on the printout in place of the
interpretation.
7. Verify waveforms before taking the ECG.
NOTE: The Recorder Speed, Gain and Frequency Response
settings (displayed in the lower right corner of the PREVIEW screen)
can be temporarily modified if necessary. See "Temporarily Changing
Current Settings" on pg. 6-5.
8. Press the "ECG" function key to record the ECG.
Eclipse Premier automatically prints the ECG.
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