Preparing The Patient - EDAN SE-12 Series User Manual

SE-12 Series Electrocardiograph User ManualOperation Preparations
3.1.1 Connecting the Patient Cable to the Electrocardiograph
Connect the patient cable to the patient cable socket on the right side of the main unit, and then
secure them with two screws.
3.1.2 Connecting the Patient Cable to Electrodes
The identifiers and color codes of electrode connectors used comply with IEC/EN requirements.
In order to avoid incorrect connection, the identifiers and color codes are specified in Table 3-1.
Moreover the equivalent codes according to AHA requirements are given in Table 3-1 too.
Table 3-1 Electrode Connectors and Their Identifiers and Color Codes
Identifier
R
L
N or RF
F
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6

3.2 Preparing the Patient

3.2.1 Instructing the Patient
Before attaching the electrodes, greet the patient and explain the procedure. Explaining the
procedure decreases the patient's anxiety. Reassure the patient that the procedure is painless.
Privacy is important for relaxation. When possible, prepare the patient in a quiet room or area
where others can't see the patient. Make sure that the patient is comfortable. The ECG is affected
by noise related to patient movement.
IEC
Color Code
Red
Yellow
Black
Green
White/Red
White/Yellow
White/Green
White/Brown
White/Black
White/Violet
Identifier
RA
LA
RL
LL
V1
V2
V3
V4
V5
V6
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AHA
Color Code
White
Black
Green
Red
Brown/Red
Brown/Yellow
Brown/Green
Brown/Blue
Brown/Orange
Brown/Violet