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7.3 ECG View
ECG monitoring is provided after startup in both AED and Manual Defibrillation mode. The equipment displays one ECG
waveform and the heart rate reading.
If the patient is properly connected to the equipment, a dash line is shown in the ECG waveform area.
7.4 Preparing to Monitor ECG
7.4.1 ECG Monitoring with Electrodes
1. Prepare the patient’s skin. Proper skin preparation is necessary for good signal quality at the electrode, as the skin is
a poor conductor of electricity. To properly prepare the skin, choose flat areas and then follow this procedure:
Shave hair from skin at chosen sites.
Gently rub skin surface at application sites to remove dead skin cells.
Thoroughly clean the sites with mild soap and water. We do not recommend using ether or pure alcohol,
because this dries the skin and increases the resistance.
Dry the skin completely before applying the electrodes.
2. Attach the clips or snaps to the electrodes before placing them.
3. Place the electrodes on the patient.
4. Attach the lead wires to the ECG trunk cable.
5. Plug the trunk cable into the equipment’s ECG connector.
7.4.1.1 Placing Electrodes
3-Lead Placement
The following is a typical AHA electrode placement for a 3-lead ECG set:
RA placement: directly below the clavicle and near the right shoulder.
LA placement: directly below the clavicle and near the left shoulder.
LL placement: on the left lower abdomen.
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