Atria 6100 Operator's manual - Roxon

Disposable Resting ECG SensorsDisposable Resting ECG SensorsCardioSens ® disposable sensors are more effective than bulbs, plates,straps, creams, and gels. CardioSens disposable sensors reduce crosscontaminationand infection and improve diagnostic results.Disposable sensors must be stored according to the guidelines on thepackaging and must not be used after the expiration date. Always storeopened packages of disposable sensors in a sealed container (to avoidcontamination and quick dry-out).Orient the sensors to minimize twist stress when the clip and lead wire isattached.!CautionBaseline drift. Never mix patient electrode types or brands. Dissimilarmetals or other incompatibilities may cause considerable baseline driftand may increase trace recovery time after defibrillation.Applying Limb Sensors1. Expose arms and legs of the patient.2. Place sensors firmly on the prepared limb sites. Choose fleshy areasabove the inside wrists and ankles, not on the bone (see Figure 6-1).Point arm sensor leads toward the elbow. Point leg leads toward chest.3. Clip leads to the sensors. Ensure the leads do not pass twist stress ontothe electrodes.Figure 6-1Disposable Limb Sensoron ArmApplying Chest Sensors1. Expose the patient’s chest.2. Locate the six V-lead or C-lead positions on the patient’s chest (See“Resting ECG Lead Placement & Coding Chart” on pg. 6-4.).3. Apply the sensors firmly on the prepared chest lead placements, ensuringthe leads conform to body contours and no strain is placed on thesensors.Atria Electrocardiograph Operating Instructions 6-5