Patient Leadwires Assembly - GE GEH-ECG 1200 User Manual

Attaching the Electrodes
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Attach the leads to the electrodes before placing them on the patient.
• Apply the electrodes by peeling them, one at a time, from the protective backing and
sticking them firmly to the patient's skin.
• The electrodes should be placed over bone at each of the sites.
• The offset connector tab should be positioned in the same direction as the lead wires,
towards the equipment.
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Place the electrode on the skin by gently pressing around the edge. For wet gel always
avoid pressing down the centre of the electrode. If in doubt refer to the directions on the
reverse of the pouch.
If you use lead lock or clip lock electrodes, be sure to use the lock or clip to relieve stress on each lead wire.
Otherwise, tape each lead wire into a stress loop to help prevent movement of the electrode.
As you attach electrodes, be careful to not let any unattached electrode come in contact with other
conductive objects, including ground.
Leave 1.5 meters (5 feet) of open area around the patient during recorder hookup and removal.
Do not connect external devices to the recorder. Connect patient lead wires only to the patient electrodes
Keep the recorder and patient cable clean, especially the components that touch patients.
Do not use electrodes for adults on children.
WARNING
Before each recording and before attaching sensors or electrodes to the patient, check the casing and the
ECG patient leadwires for damage which may have occurred, for example, due to mechanical overload,
falling from a great height or wear and tear (chafed patches on the cable). Do not use the instrument or
the leadwires if you detect cracks, melted areas or any other signs of damage to the leadwires or housing.
Verify that dates on applicable accessories have not expired.
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ECG electrodes can cause skin irritation. Examine the skin for signs of irritation or inflammation and avoid
placement of the electrode in those areas. If skin irritation occurs during the procedure advise the patient
to remove the electrodes and contact the health service provider as soon as possible.
Caution

Patient Leadwires Assembly

This Leadwires set is intended to be used for the hook-up of a patient to an electromedical device with the
purpose of sensing electrocardiography signals from the human skin using appropriate disposable or
reusable ECG electrodes. The application must be performed by a skilled medical professional. Use the
patient cable only as it is intended.
Insert the Patient ECG leadwire connector into ECG leadwire connector slot of the 1200W unit, as shown on
the picture. Make sure that marking of leadwires are the same as marking on the slot connector
Be careful not to connect the Patient ECG leadwire connector upside down or at an angle into the ECG
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leadwire slot on the 1200W unit. This may result in damage to both the Leadwire connector and the ECG
leadwire input slot of the unit.
During recording, make sure that the lead wires are not caught by the moving parts of a machine or sport
Caution
equipment. This could lead to damage or injury (e.g. if loops are formed in the lead wires).
NEVER pull on the leadwire itself because this can easily break the wire inside the insulation. Pulling on the
cable also can cause a noisy and intermittent ECG recording.
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