Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation Resting ECG Module - User Manual - Manual (Page 10)

CardioPerfect Workstation
Resting ECG Module - User Manual
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2. Recording ECGs
2.1. Record an ECG
Welch Allyn CardioPerfect records ECGs fast, easily and reliably. The only thing you have to do is
make sure the electrodes are placed correctly and switch on the recorder. Welch Allyn
CardioPerfect takes care of recording, making a number of measurements and calculations,
saving the recording and providing a first interpretation.
To record an ECG, you need to follow these global steps. Each step is explained in more detail
on the following pages.
1. Place electrodes on the patient.
2. Select or create a patient.
3. Create a new ECG. The Real-time monitor is displayed.
4. Switch on the recorder. If a PRO recorder with USB cable is used no message will
appear, the recorder will be switched on automatically. The Real-time monitor displays
the ECG traces.
5. Select how you want to see leads and set a rhythm strip.
6. If necessary, apply an AC filter to remove possible noise that is due to AC mains
interference.
7. In the Real-time monitor, wait until the signal is stabilized and click the Record button to
start recording. The progress of the recording is shown in the gauge at the bottom of the
window.
8. When the recording is finished, Welch Allyn CardioPerfect will ask you to switch off the
recorder. If a Pro recorder with USB connection is used the recorder will be switched off
automatically, no message appears. Welch Allyn CardioPerfect automatically saves the
ECG and calculates the averaged complexes.
9. Disconnect the patient. The recorded ECG is automatically displayed.
2.2. Place electrodes on the patient
Important: Because Welch Allyn CardioPerfect is a 12 lead electrocardiograph all electrodes
must be connected! Proper skin preparation (abrasion if necessary) and proper electrodes are
very important for a good signal quality.
Important: When you connect the electrodes to the patient, make sure that the electrodes and
their connectors (also the RL/N electrode) do not contact other conducting parts (including earth).
Extremity electrodes
The electrodes may be placed on any part of the arms or the legs as long as they are below the
shoulders in the former and below the inguinal fold anteriorly and the gluteal fold posteriorly in the
latter. Any other placement necessary by deformed or missing extremities must be noted on the
record.