AIS AIS ECG User manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction…………………………………………………………………..…… …...1
AIS®-ECG System Components.................................................................................1
Care and Handling of your AIS®-ECG System..........................................................1
Getting Started with your AIS®-ECG System………………………..………..2
Charging the battery………………………………………............................................2
Install the AIS®-ECG App on your iOS device…………………………………..…......2
Connect the unit to Bluetooth on your iOS device……………………………....…......3
Login to your account.............................………………………………………..….......3
Select patient.............................................................................................................4
Preparing the patient and unit for recording…………………………….…..5
Cable placement and starting a recording…………………………………………......5
Save and submit a consult request…………………………………...........................6
Adjust amplitude and lead view................................................................................7
Examples of acceptable vs. unacceptable ECGs....................................7
Troubleshooting Recording Issues....……………………………………….…....8
Troubleshooting App Issues………….……………………………………….…....9
Getting Help…………………………………………………………………………..10
AIS®-ECG System Specications………………………………………………...10
Manufacture Warranty.......................................................................11
Thank you for selecting the AIS®-ECG System. This system is a 6 & 12-channel,
wireless, clinical diagnostic ECG system.
Your AIS®-ECG System software is compatible with iOS.
AIS®-ECG System Components
• 1 x AIS®-ECG unit
• 1 x 6-Lead electrode cable
• 1 x USB charger cable
• 1 x Set of 5 alligator clips
• 1 x Protective case
IMPORTANT!
• The AIS®-ECG device is designed for telemedicine use solely with AIS.
• You are able to view the ECG and send it to AIS for review.
• You are not able to download, save, or print the ECG from the App.
• You can, however, view, print, and download the ECG from AIS after
being sent for consultation.
WARNING: AIS®-ECG System is for veterinary use only. Not for
human use.
Introduction
Care and Handling of your AIS®-ECG System
• Please use only original accessories from AIS.
• The system is shock-proof and water resistant/splash-proof when the electrode
cable is properly attached to the recorder.
• Do not immerse the recorder or cables in water/uids to avoid damaging
the system.
• Use only the USB cable that came with your recorder. Using a different
charging unit or cable may damage your system.
Charging the battery
• Always make sure that the unit is fully charged before starting a recording.
• If the battery is depleted the unit will emit a ticking sound.
• Connect the USB charger cable to the recorder and the USB connector to a
power outlet.
• Charging for one (1) to two (2) minutes on a standard power outlet will allow a few
ECGs to be recorded.
• Begin a full charge as soon as possible. 2-2.5 hrs for 80% charge and green
battery light will come on.
NOTE: The battery cannot be removed. Do not attempt to open the recorder.
Getting Started with your AIS®-ECG System
The AIS®-ECG unit has four different light indicators displaying the status of the system.
BT = Bluetooth is connected.
USB = The unit is connected to a computer via USB.
CHG = The unit is charging.
FULL = The battery is at least 80% charged.
Install the AIS®-ECG App on your iOS device
1. Login to the Apple App store using the email address
registered to your account.
2. Search for “AIS ECG App.”
3. Click “GET” to install the app.
4. Click “OPEN” to open the app.
BT USB CHG Full
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Connect the unit to Bluetooth on your iOS device
1. Go to iPhone Settings and select “Bluetooth.”
2. Make sure Bluetooth is on.
3. Attach the 4 electrode cables to activate the unit.
4. Select AIS®-ECG from the device menu and connect. If prompted, enter 0000 pairing code.
Login to your account
1. Use the login information that was included in the ECG
Shipping Conrmation email. Contact support if you need
assistance retrieving these details.
2. The following elds are required to login:
Username
Password
Organization ID
Device AE
3. Click “Login.”
0000
Select patient
1. Click the box to the right of “Select Patient.”
2. Select the Practitioner name.
3. Enter the Patient ID and click “Search.”
4. The patient information will automatically ll in if the recorder was used for this same
patient, but you must enter the patient weight each time.
5. Select the ECG consult type.
6. “Pertinent Case Information” and “Differential Diagnosis” are required elds.
7. “Private Comments” are optional. Fill in this eld if you want to convey something to the
specialist that will not show up in the report.
• If the patient is already registered in the system, select the patient name under
“Available Patients.”
• If the patient is not already registered, enter the patient information in your account on
www.antechimagingservices.com. Then return to Step 1 and start again.
• Please note that patient information cannot be edited in the AIS®-ECG App.
Editing must be done in your account on the AIS website.
Visit the following link for a How-to video demonstrating the next steps.
https://antechimagingservices.com/antechweb/documents/AIS-ECG-BT.mp4
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IMPORTANT! Make sure the app is ready to record before placing the electrode cables on
the animal. Having the app ready decreases the time the animal is restrained
and associated stress.
Cable placement and starting a recording
1. Place the animal in right lateral recumbency. Make sure the animal is calm and does not
move during the recording.
2. Make sure the patient and ECG unit are not touching a metal surface. Metal interferes with
the ECG reading.
3. To prevent base line wavering, roll-up a towel or use a pillow to separate the front paws of
the paent while in lateral recumbency.
4. Attach the 4 electrode cables to the limbs using low-force alligator clips (included with the
unit.)
5. Make sure the combined USB connector of the electrode cables are attached to the unit.
The port is at the bottom of the unit.
6. Apply 70% rubbing alcohol to the skin under each clip to ensure a good connection. For pets
with long hair, clipping some fur may be necessary to ensure a good connection.
7. The unit will emit a BEEP sound and a green dot will
appear at the top of the app screen when it is connected
properly.
8. Click “Start ECG” to begin the recording.
Preparing the patient and unit for recording
LA
Left front elbow
RA
Right front elbow
LL
Left rear knee
RL
Right rear knee
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Minimum = 10 seconds
Maximum = 30 seconds (recommended)
3. A pop-up bubble will appear with the notice “Generating DICOM le.”
4. Once the le is uploaded, the notice says “Success. DICOM le is uploaded.”
5. WAIT UNTIL CONFIRMATION BEFORE CLOSING THE APP!
6. After the consult is submitted successfully, a pop-up bubble will appear with further options.
7. Disconnect the 4 electrode cables when nished so the battery charge does not go down.
Save and submit the consult request
1. The ECG will calibrate and stabilize the tracings. The
recording continues for at least 10 seconds or until
the SAVE button becomes available.
2. Click the Save icon at top of the screen to end the
recording. Longer recordings are possible, but AIS
recommends recording no more than 30 seconds.
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Adjust amplitude and lead view
• Use your nger to swipe up/down to enlarge/shrink the trace amplitude or
swipe over the red calibration marker.
• A single tap with your nger will toggle between Einthoven, Goldberger, and
6-lead views.
Examples of acceptable vs. non-acceptable ECGs
• The ECG to the le shows a at baseline with clear
ECG complexes where waveforms can be clearly
visualized and measured.
• Please note, that in order for measurements of
ECG waveforms to be accurate, the paent should
be placed in right lateral recumbency.
• If it is not possible to place the paent in right
lateral recumbency, it is recommended to indicate
that as a note for the interpreng doctor in the
paent history submission.
Example of an acceptable ECG:
Examples of an unacceptable ECG:
The above ECGs show too much undulation of the baseline and baseline artifact to be clearly
diagnostic. Undulation of the baseline is typically seen with movement, shivering or panting. Please
try to make sure the ECG clips are clearly placed on the patient (fur may need to be clipped on patients
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Troubleshooting Recording Issues
Recording issue
Recorded resng ECG has a wandering
baseline
• Wandering baseline can oen come from
the front paws crossing/touching and
hence shorten out the signal ow that
otherwise would go through the cables.
Holding both front legs with a bare hand
can also cause the baseline to wander.
• This is a common problem frequently
observed in small paents. It will be
visible in any system using lead cables.
• The easy x for base line wavering is
to roll-up a towel or use a pillow or
something else to separate the front paws
of the paent while in lateral recumbency.
Recorded resng ECG has intermient
arfacts
• If the ECG recording shows short bursts of
arfacts but looks otherwise high- quality
then please check if the lead cable is worn
out and wobbling.
• If the transmier/recorder unit moves
around (e.g. dangling from the animal or
being twisted) while recording, this can
cause arfacts.
• It is very important to use 70% rubbing
alcohol when connecng the alligator clips
to the paent; poor contact can cause a
variety of arfacts.
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If any other alert appears, or if the system crashes, it is very important for us to receive detailed
information describing what you were intending to do in the moment of the error. For example,
“pressed save” or “clicked on menu to take ECG again.” Also take a screenshot or picture of the
alert message. This is the only way we can correct bugs and improve the software. Please send this
Troubleshooting App Issues
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App issue Solution
Error message: “To take ECG again, please wait
for Reset ECG button to become active.”
The app needs a few seconds to upload to the
server.
Error message: “Recorder Disconnected. Please
connect the ECG recorder and try again.”
Sometimes the data le takes longer to upload.
Click OK and wait 10 seconds. The transmitter
will automatically connect.
Cannot edit patient information The AIS®-ECG App does not allow patient infor-
mation editing for medical record purposes. To
make a change to a patient’s info, login to your
AIS account at www.AntechImagingServices.com.
Getting Help
For additional help with your AIS®-ECG unit or the AIS app, contact:
Technical support
1-877-727-6800
Category Specications
Supported operating systems iOS
Special features when the electrode
cable is properly attached to the unit
Shock-proof
Water resistant
Splash-proof
Physical dimensions (unit only) Length: 6 cm (2.36 inches)
Width: 3.4 cm (1.34 inches)
Depth: 1.4 cm (0.55 inches)
Weight: 42.52g (1.50 oz)
Cables dimensions Length: 60.96 cm (24 inches)
FCC Regulatory Compliance ID
(USA Only)
PVH0925
AIS®-ECG System Specications
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Antech Imaging Services hereby warrants that if any Dextronix, Inc. Heart
Monitoring product fails to perform within normal tolerances due to a
defect in materials or workmanship, Antech Imaging Services will provide, at no
charge, a replacement of Dextronix, Inc. product within 2 years from
date of purchase. Excluded from this warranty is any type of cables that
can wear out from tear or otherwise. This limited warranty does also not
include loss, gross negligence, user error, and/or damage inicted by
animals.
Warranty
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