Passport 12/Passport 8 Operator’s Manual 8-1
8 Monitoring ECG
8.1 Introduction
The electrocardiogram (ECG) measures the electrical activity of the heart and displays it on the monitor as a waveform
and a numeric. This section also tells you about ST monitoring and arrhythmia monitoring. ECG monitoring provides two
algorithms:
Advanced ECG algorithm
The Advanced ECG algorithm enables 3-lead and 5-lead ECG monitoring, ST-segment analysis, and extended
arrhythmia analysis.
Mortara ECG algorithm
The Mortara ECG algorithm enables 3-lead and 5-lead ECG monitoring, ST-segment analysis and arrhythmia
analysis.
You can select algorithms at the time of purchase or as upgrades post sale:
The monitor incorporating the Advanced ECG algorithm is labeled with a ST/ARR label.
The monitor incorporating the Mortara ECG algorithm is labeled with the Mortara logo.
8.2 Safety
WARNING
Use only ECG electrodes and cables specified by the manufacturer.
Make sure the conductive parts of electrodes and associated connectors for applied parts, including the
neutral electrode, should not contact any other conductive parts including earth.
Periodically inspect the electrode application site to ensure skin quality. If the skin quality changes, replace
the electrodes or change the application site.
Use defibrillation-proof ECG cables during defibrillation.
Do not touch the patient, or table, or instruments during defibrillation.
The neutral electrode of the HF surgical unit shall properly contact the patient. Otherwise, burns may result.
The equipment is not intended for direct cardiac application.
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