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5.
After a few seconds, the heart symbol disappears and you hear a beep. The wave symbol moves
from left to right across the screen. Your heart pulse rate also displays as the device collects the
ECG reading.
6.
When the collection is complete, the wave symbol stops flashing, the device beeps twice, and a
second asterisk displays under the first one.
7.
When the second asterisk displays, press YES on the Genesis DM monitor to upload the ECG
results. The number 32 displays to indicate that the communication port is open and the device is
transmitting.
8.
When the upload is complete, the monitor displays the text, Data Upload finished.
Table-top method
If the patient has difficulty obtaining a reading without artifact, instruct them to obtain a reading by placing
the device on a sturdy table.
•
Before taking a reading, make sure that both hands are clean.
•
Place the ecg@home device on a sturdy table low enough that the patient can comfortably place
his/her fingers on the device.
•
Sitting comfortably in a chair, place a pillow in the lap and position it so that it will support both
arms.
•
Using the pillow for support, extend both arms (as straight as possible without movement) and rest
the ring fingers gently on the electrodes. (The middle finger also works well.)
•
Relax and breathe normally.
•
Do not move or talk during the recording.
After the initial prompt informing the patient that it is time to take an ECG, the Genesis DM monitor
prompts the patient through the following steps:
1.
Apply two to three drops of the electrode solution on both electrodes of the ECG device. Be
careful to drop liquid onto the electrode rather than touch the bottle tip to the electrode.
2.
Press the START key on the ECG device.
3.
An asterisk displays in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and a heart symbol flashes on the
display.
4.
Place your ring (or middle) fingers gently on the two electrodes to take an ECG reading.
After a few seconds, the heart symbol disappears and you hear a beep. The wave symbol moves from left to
right across the screen. Your heart pulse rate also displays as the device collects the ECG reading. When
the collection is complete, the wave symbol stops flashing, the device beeps twice, and a second asterisk
displays under the first one. When the second asterisk displays, press YES on the Genesis DM monitor to
upload the ECG results. The number 32 displays to indicate that the communication port is open and the
device is transmitting. When the upload is complete, the monitor displays the text:
"Data Upload
finished"
Using the external auxiliary electrode
If the patient is unable to use both hands, use the auxiliary electrode (leg lead). To obtain a recording
with the auxiliary electrode, instruct the patient to do the following:
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12/5/2007
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