User's Manual

Measuring ECG
6-4 ECG Monitoring
Measuring ECG
The electrocardiogram (ECG) measures the electrical activity of the heart and
displays it on the Information Center as a waveform and a numeric.
In order to compare measured ECG signals, the electrodes (or leadsets) are
placed in standardized positions, forming so-called “leads”. To obtain ECG
signals optimized for use in diagnosis and patient management in different care
environments, different leadsets in varying lead placements are used. Both
standard lead and EASI lead placements can be used with the transceiver.
ECG
Configuration
The IntelliVue Transceiver supports 3-, 5-, and 6-wire leadsets. The 5-wire
leadset can be used for either standard or EASI electrode configurations.
The transceiver leadset configuration choices are as follows:
• Leadset Mode = ALL (default)
This configuration allows you to switch the leadset type and position during
use. The transceiver will automatically reconfigure itself accordingly.
• Leadset Mode = EASI ONLY
In this configuration only the use of the 5-wire leadset in the EASI position is
allowed.
• Leadset Mode = NO EASI
In this configuration the use of 3- and 6-wire leadsets is allowed along with the
use of the 5-wire leadset in the standard position only.
• Leadset Mode = 3 WIRE ONLY
In this configuration, only the use of the 3-wire leadset is allowed.