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Chapter 6: Arrhythmia Monitoring
6.1 GENERAL
Arrhythmia means any disturbance or irregularity of cardiac rhythm. Stability of the cardiac
rhythm is essential for sufficient pumping function of the heart and adequate cardiac output.
Maintaining adequate cardiac output is vital for organ perfusion and survival. Arrhythmia can
cause a decrease in cardiac output. Therefore fast and accurate detection of arrhythmia is critical.
The medical professionals can use the arrhythmia analysis to evaluate patient's condition (such
as heart rate, PVCs frequency, rhythm and ectopic beat) and give proper treatment.
NOTE:
If arrhythmia monitoring is "ON", the heart rate is calculated by the arrhythmia
software.
NOTE:
This monitor can detect up to 13 types of arrhythmias.
NOTE:
Arrhythmia monitoring is available for adult and pediatric patients and it is not
recommended for neonates.
NOTE:
Applied lead for ST, ARR, Pace and HR is reference lead that is displayed in the
first trace and can be adjusted in ECG menu.
Warning
The ARR monitor can only be operated by personnel who have passed professional
training and are familiar with this manual.
Warning
The ARR monitor is intended for use only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It must be
used in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms.
NOTE:
It is recommended to use ECG lead I or II to have the best accuracy of ARR
software.
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