CHAPTER 13 MONITORING 12-L EAD ECG13-4 www.zoll.com 9650-0803-01 Rev. BEntering Patient Age and GenderThe Patient Info parameter panel provides default values for the Patient Age and PatientGender parameters. To change a default value, highlight and select the parameter, and thenspecify a new value as follows:To change Patient Age, use the navigation keys on the front panel to decrease or increase thedefault value (45), then press Select.To change Patient Gender, use the navigation keys on the front panel to toggle between thedefault value, M (male), and F (female), then press Select.12-Lead ECG Monitoring SetupThe proper application and placement of electrodes is essential for high quality 12-Lead ECGmonitoring. Good contact between the electrode and skin minimizes motion artifact and signalinterference.To set up 12-lead ECG monitoring, perform the following steps:1. Prepare the patient's skin for electrode application.2. Apply the electrodes to the patient.3. Connect each lead of the ECG cable to the appropriate electrode.4. Connect the 12-Lead cable to the Propaq M unit.5. Observe the patient’s electrocardiogram on the display, and adjust size of the 12-Lead ECGwaveform traces, as necessary.Preparing the Patient for Electrode ApplicationThe proper application of electrodes is essential for high quality ECG monitoring. Good contactbetween the electrode and skin minimizes motion artifact and signal interference.Before applying electrodes, prepare the patient’s skin, as necessary:• Shave or clip excess hair at electrode site.• Clean oily skin with an alcohol pad.• Rub site briskly to dry.
