Directions for Use Chapter 5 Performing ECG Tests 63
Recording a Rhythm ECG
A Rhythm ECG is a continuous, real-time printout of a rhythm strip with a user-defined
lead arrangement. For details on reviewing or changing the lead arrangement in your
reports, see “Reviewing the Rhythm Report Settings” on page 47.
Rhythm ECGs are printouts only. They cannot be saved or sent electronically.
Figure 40. Rhythm ECG Testing, Process Diagram
To Record a Rhythm ECG
1. Press the Rhythm ECG key .
Printing begins.
The screen displays 3 leads at a time from the leads currently printing. The printout
includes either 3, 6, or 12 leads at a time. To find out how to change this number, see
“Reviewing the Rhythm Report Settings” on page 47.
Figure 41. “Rhythm ECG” Screen
2. (Optional) Press the softkeys to adjust the waveforms.
See “Adjusting the ECG Waveforms” on page 68.
3. Press or to stop printing.
The ECG Preview screen appears if all leads are connected to the patient.
Printing begins.
(Optional) Adjust
waveforms.
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