Input Processor output

Sensitivity/ Gain Key AF- artifact key Speed Key- 25mm/sec or 50 mm/sec

Diaphoresis- Hairy chest- Combination of leads- NO Position of tabs on electrodes Amputation leads toward center

Automatic vs. Manual

Unwanted electrical activityHard to interpretNEED to REDUCE!

Check electrodes/leads Report Repeat because mechanical issue- tell pt.

why

Dark Warm Comfortable bed/cart

Not on bones –reduces movement Use fleshy part

Outside electricity TV’s Radio Power cords Medical equipment Outside the building

Shut of all unnecessary electricity!Ground machine- 3 prong - reduce artifact and possible

shock

Toward center of pt. Don’t loop over bed

Turn off electrical equipment Ground Power cords away from EKG Run cord away from machine Don’t let limbs touch metal part of bed ? outside

abrasive cleaners once a week Wash off with damp cloth Don’t put in water

1. Tremors2. Nerves- reassure, if need to redo EKG b/c

machine issues- tell pt.3. Make sure sensors are attached

Wondering EKG- - leads loose Skin prep correctly- no lotions? Reusable leads- clean? Broken EKG- lead is broken

Not enough gel Electrodes lose Lotion? Dirty electrodes?

Check wires- lose Broken Replace

Generally compare more than 1 EKG Have baseline:

prior to surgery Around 40