Fluke Biomedical ProSim 6 - Manual (Page 26)

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How to Simulate an ECG Artifact
The Product simulates a number of different ECG artifacts that can change the accuracy
of an ECG indication. ECG artifact simulations, which can be added to an ECG wave,
include line-frequency artifacts of 60 Hz (U.S. lines) and 50 Hz (European lines), as well
as artifacts for muscle movement, wandering baseline, and respiration.
All simulated ECG signals can have an artifact added to the ECG signal. To add an
artifact:
1. Push  to show the ECG screen in Figure 9 in the display.
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Figure 9. ECG NSR Adult Screen
2. Push  or  to highlight the Artifact Type value.
3. Push  or  to highlight 50 Hz, 60 Hz, Muscular, Baseline Wander, or
Respiration.
4. Push  to enable the artifact and go back to the ECG screen.
To change the size of the artifact:
1. From the ECG screen, push  or  to highlight the Artifact Size value.
2. Push  or  to highlight 100%, 50%, or 25%.
3. Push  to set the artifact size and go back to the ECG screen.
The artifact signal can be made to one ECG lead or all leads. To change which lead the
artifact is on:
1. From the ECG screen, push  or  to highlight the Artifact Lead value.
2. Push  or  to highlight RA, LL, LA, V1 – V6, or All Leads in the lead list.
3. Push  to set the artifact lead and go back to the ECG screen.
How to Simulate Arrhythmias
All arrhythmia simulations are grouped into related wave groups. These arrhythmia wave
groups are Supraventricular, Premature, Ventricular, Conduction, TV Paced, and ACLS.
Table 10 shows all the arrhythmias the Product can simulate and identifies in which wave
group they can be found. The table also identifies which model can simulate the
arrhythmia.
Table 10. Arrhythmias by Wave Group
Arrhythmia Wave Group Available in
Asynchronous 75 BPM TV Paced ProSim 6 and 8
Asystole ACLS, Ventricular ProSim 6 and 8