EPG 6 View Plus Electrocardiograph – User’s Manual
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Introduction
Electrocardiogram is the graphic presentation (ECG diagram) of electrical activity of the heart
over time. It allows to examine the mechanism and place where electrical impulses occur. It
also enables to check how it works in electrical system and heart muscle and allows to learn
its reactions.
Indirectly, it allows to examine and diagnose heart muscle behavior, its perfusion, oxidation
and tightness. Deviations in ECG record can help to recognize morbid conditions causing
invalid heart muscles work, or its reaction to electrical stimulus reducing perfusion and
oxidation of that muscle, what causes bad impulses to occur or their incorrect flow. Consider
emphasized that ECG is only one of the supplementary examinations which reveals its full
potential only with full clinical view of patient’s condition. Some exception can be the
myocardial infraction (not always) where the ECG record is evident and unequivocal what
enables to make right diagnosis – showing also the exact place in heart muscle area – without
seeing the patient. In the rest of heart illness cases ECG seems to be rare authoritative, but it is
a vital supplemental examination.
EPG 6 VIEW PLUS Electrocardiograph allows to record on thermal paper heart impulses in
full range of 12 standard channels. The device is compact. It has small dimensions and a built-
in battery. It allows to conduct examinations in all conditions. It is crucial for cardiologic
departments as much as for family doctor’s job.
Precautions and Safety Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated. It will help in correct using and servicing of the device making it long-time
life and safe tool.
It is vital to check periodically the correct work and quality of accessories and device
itself. In case of doubts, please contact qualified service personnel.
Most vital thing is to instantly pay attention to power cord which should be free from
any damage. It will eliminate a risk of electric shock to persons.
Using the device simultaneously with cardio stimulators or any other kind of electric
stimulators does not expose both patients and personnel to any danger.
It is very important not touch neither patient nor any device connected to him during
defibrillation.
Electrocardiograph can not be used simultaneously with any surgical devices
operating on high frequency.
To keep ECG record long-time archived, it is needed to make Xerox copy of printouts
or print them on outside printer operating on regular copy paper. Thermal paper which
is used to work with the device is fragile to environmental factors what can cause the
printouts unreadable after some time.
The device is not adjusted to work in places where inflammable fumes or
combustibles occur.
In case of simultaneous connecting the electrocardiograph with other devices to
patient, it is necessary to check the risk that may occur of summarizing of leakage
currents.
Electrocardiograph has CF safety protection type. It allows to do examinations directly
on patient’s heart.
Always connect electrodes with maximum caution avoiding connectors not touch any
metallic parts, including ground.
