Instructing The Patient; Safety Precautions; Recording Diary - GE SEER 1000 Operating Manual

Preparing the Recording

Instructing the Patient

It is the responsibility of the medical doctor to provide the patient with the
following information required for a safe and effective ECG recording.

Safety Precautions


Notify the doctor if skin problems develop.
In rare cases, even when using biocompatible electrodes, allergic re-
actions may occur.

Do not expose the recorder to water, including adverse weather con-
ditions or by taking a bath.

Keep the recorder inside its pouch and wear it under a coat during
adverse weather. Excessive humidity can damage parts of the device.

Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures.
The temperature of the recorder must not go below 5°C (41°F) or
above 45°C (113°F). In hot climates, stay in temperature-controlled
environments as much as possible. In cold climates, wear the re-
corder under outer garments.

Do not expose the device to sudden temperature or humidity changes.
Quick changes in temperature or humidity can cause condensation.
Do not bring the recorder into the proximity of heat sources, such as
heaters and ovens, and do not expose it to direct sunlight.

Do not excessively bend or wrap the ECG cable around the recorder.
The ECG cable can be damaged in this way.

Keep a distance from electrical equipment.

Do not use an electric blanket when you are wearing the recorder.

Recording Diary

We also recommend having the patient maintain a diary to record activi-
ties, symptoms, and the corresponding times during the ECG recording.
The header of this diary should include patient demographic data, re-
corder identification, and medication taken.
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