GE Dash 3000 Operator's Manual

8-12 Dash™ 3000/4000/5000 2000966-386D
Monitoring ECG
Custom Defaults
Turning Off ECG
Permanently
To permanently turn the ECG parameter off, follow this procedure.
1. Select MORE MENUS > MONITOR SETUP > MONITOR DEFAULTS >
SETUP DEFAULT DISPLAY.
2. Locate and select ECG PARAMETER.
3. Select OFF.
Constraints
When the ECG parameter is turned off, the following constraints apply.
 SpO
2
becomes the primary parameter for patient monitoring.
 The patient’s heart rate is determined from pulse oximetry.
 The SpO
2
and SpO
2
Rate parameter alarm levels become WARNING.
 The SpO
2
pulse search and probe off system status alarm levels become
WARNING.
 Connecting the ECG cable to the monitor will NOT automatically turn the ECG
parameter on.
 When the monitor is connected to a Dash Responder defibrillator, the ECG
parameter will either automatically turn on or remain turned on.
 When the monitor alarms are paused AND the ECG parameter is turned off, the
following network devices will NOT display an “ALARM PAUSE” text message
for that monitor.
 CIC clinical information center using software version 3.0 or earlier.
 Centralscope central station using any version of software.
ECG Setting Source
Selecting ECG Setting Source
When the monitor is in COMBO mode, you can select whether the monitor uses its
own ECG settings or the telemetry ECG settings. The following ECG settings are
affected when you select an ECG setting source:
MORE ECG > BEAT
PAUSE INTERVAL
Select the maximum pause between consecutive heart
beats before an alarm sounds.
MORE ECG > SPEED Select a sweep speed for the displayed waveform.
Option Function

GE Dash 3000 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Dash 3000
Category	Monitor
Language	English