Ecg - GE B20 User Manual

ECG

Safety precautions
Warnings
• Make sure that the leadwire set clips or snaps do not touch any
electrically conductive material including earth.
• Whenever patient defibrillation is a possibility, use non-polarizing
(silver/silver chloride construction) electrodes for ECG
monitoring.
• Single-use devices and accessories are not designed to be
reused. Reuse may cause a risk of contamination and affect the
measurement accuracy.
• Proper placement of defibrillator paddles in relation to the
electrodes is required to ensure successful defibrillation.
• To ensure proper defibrillator protection, use only defibrillator
proof transducers and cables.
• Set the pacemaker rate responsive mode off or turn off the
impedance respiration measurement on the monitor.
• Do not use equipment for positioning (floating) temporary
pacemaker leadwires, performing pericardiocentesis, or other
internal applications.
• HEART RATE ALARM INTERFERENCE - Poor cable positioning or
improper electrode preparation may cause line isolation monitor
transients to resemble actual cardiac waveforms and thus
inhibit heart rate alarms. To minimize this problem, follow proper
electrode placement and cable positioning guidelines provided
with this product.
• Do not use the electrodes of dissimilar metals.
Cautions
• When using the electrosurgery unit, ensure proper contact of the
ESU return electrode to the patient to avoid possible burns at
monitor measurement sites. Also ensure that the ESU return
electrode is near the operating area.
• Patient's skin may become irritated after long contact with
electrode gel or adhesive.
• The impedance respiration measurement may cause rate
changes in Minute Ventilation Rate Responsive Pacemakers.
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