Welch Allyn 901061 Propaq LT Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 58)

54 Standalone monitoring Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs Monitor
Monitoring ECG
1. Inspect the ECG cable. Replace it if it shows any signs of wear, breakage, or fraying.
2. Plug the cable into the monitor.
3. Select electrode sites on the patient, choosing flat areas and avoiding fatty or bony
areas and major muscles.
Figure 56. ECG leads - actual placement
4. Shave or clip the hair from the electrode sites.
5. Thoroughly clean the skin, using soap and water, isopropyl alcohol, or skin preparation
pads, and lightly rub it dry.
6. If you are using gelled electrodes, verify that the electrode expiration date has not
passed and that the gel is intact and not dried out.
If you are not using gelled electrodes, apply a mound of gel (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch, or
0.6-cm to 1.3-cm) to each electrode contact area.
7. Attach lead wires to the electrodes before applying them to the patient.
8. Apply the electrodes to the patient in the proper locations ( Figure 56 ).
Caution To protect the patient from allergic reactions to electrodes, refer to the
electrode manufacturer’s directions for use.
Note At least three appropriate electrode connections are required for ECG/Resp
monitoring.
3-lead, adult and pediatric
3-lead, neonatal
5-lead, adult and pediatric
RA
LL
LA
RA
LL
LA
RA
LL
LA
V1
V6
RL
Six possible V lead electrode
placement sites for the C lead.