Fluke Biomedical SigmaPace 1000 - Manual (Page 87)

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Chapter 4
Transvenous Pacemaker Testing
Contents Page
Test Options................................................................................. 4-3
Output....................................................................................... 4-4
Demand Mode .......................................................................... 4-4
Asynchronous Mode................................................................. 4-4
Amplitude Sensitivity............................................................... 4-5
Line Frequency / Noise Immunity............................................ 4-5
Refractory Period ..................................................................... 4-5
Paced Refractory Period (PRP)............................................. 4-5
Sensed Refractory Period (SRP)........................................... 4-5
Interactive Pacemaker/ ECG Simulation .................................. 4-6
Simulated ECG Rate ................................................................ 4-6
PR Interval................................................................................ 4-6
Adjustable Threshold Level ..................................................... 4-6
Operational Modes ................................................................... 4-6
Continuous............................................................................ 4-6
Non-Capture ......................................................................... 4-7
Non-Function........................................................................ 4-7
DC Leakage.............................................................................. 4-7
Static Tests (Pacemaker Power OFF): .................................. 4-8
Dynamic Tests (Pacemaker Power ON): .............................. 4-9
Current Drain Test.................................................................... 4-9
Long Term Test ........................................................................ 4-11
Setup and Testing......................................................................... 4-11
Output....................................................................................... 4-13
Demand Mode and Dual-channel (AV) ECG Signal................ 4-16
Continuous Mode and Dual-channel (AV) ECG Signal........... 4-18
Demand Mode Pacemaker’s Ability to Sense ECG Activity ... 4-20
Amplitude of ECG Signal for a Demand Mode Pacemaker ..... 4-23
Pacemaker’s Ability to Filter Line Noise ................................. 4-28
DC Leak Test........................................................................ 4-31
DC Load Test........................................................................ 4-34
ECG Simulation Test ............................................................ 4-36
Long Term Tests ...................................................................... 4-38