ECG/RESP Monitoring
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11.2.2 Electrode Placement
WARNING
z Use only the specified ECG cable for monitoring.
z When applying electrodes or connecting cables, make sure they are not
connected to any conductive part or the ground. Verify that all ECG
electrodes, including neutral electrodes, are securely attached to the
patient.
z Skin irritation may result from the continuous application of the ECG
electrodes. These should be checked each day. If there is an indication
of excess skin irritation, replace the electrodes or change the location of
the electrodes every 24 hours.
z Do not touch the patient, bed or instrument during defibrillation.
z When applying the ECG cable with no resistance to our patient monitor
or other patient monitor that has no current limit resistance in it, the
monitor cannot be applied to defibrillation.
z Interference from a non-grounded instrument near the patient and ESU
interference can cause inaccuracy of the ECG waveform.
z Always dispose of, or recycle electrodes properly to prevent from
environment contamination.
z Verify the lead fault detection prior to the start of monitoring. Unplug the
ECG cable from the ECG connector and the screen should display the
error message “ECG LEAD OFF” and an audible alarm should be
activated.
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