Glossary - VivaQuant Rhythm Express RX-1 User Manual

Chapter 1: Manual Overview

Glossary

Auto trigger: The ability to automatically detect an arrhythmia.
ECG (Electrocardiogram): The heart's electrical activity recorded from electrodes on the surface of the body.
Event Recorder: A system for continuous monitoring of the ECG. Arrhythmias are detected, and the patient can report the
occurrence of symptoms.
Mobile Cardiac Telemetry: A system for continuous monitoring of the ECG. Arrhythmias are detected, the patient can
report the occurrence of symptoms, and heart rate is measured continuously for reporting to a physician.
Heart rate: The number of times the heart beats in a minute, measured in beats per minute.
Holter monitor: A device worn by a patient for recording continuous ECG, typically for diagnosing brief temporary
arrhythmias
Monitoring center: The monitoring center is responsible for reviewing clinical data transmissions and reporting them to
the physician.
Patient Triggered Event (PTE): Occurs when a patient reports the occurrence of symptoms by pressing the large button on
the keyboard of the RX‐1.
Routine Event: An autodetected event that matches the event notification criteria established by the physician for a
routine clinical event. ECG strips corresponding to these events are transmitted to the monitoring center during scheduled
and ad hoc connections.
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, could result in minor personal injury or
damage to the product or property.
NOTE: Indicates additional information or tips to help you get the most out of your equipment.
Urgent Event: An autodetected event that matches the event notification criteria established by the physician for an
urgent clinical event. These events are of high clinical significance. ECG strips corresponding to these events are
transmitted within a few minutes of onset of the event.
Emits non‐ionizing radiation
Direct current
Up/down arrows used to scroll through menu
Red PTE Button used to enter recording mode and Patient
Triggered Events
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