Welch Allyn CARDIOPERFECT User manual

CardioPerfect
Pocket ECG User - Manual
DIR 80012822 Ver. C
European Regulatory Manager
Welch Allyn Ltd.
Navan Business Park
Dublin Road
Navan, County Meath,
Republic of Ireland
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Welch Allyn
4341 State Street Road
Skaneateles Falls, NY
13153-0220 USA
www.welchallyn.com
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Caution US Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a physician.
Instructions for use
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
All changes will be in compliance with regulations governing manufacture of medical
equipment.
© Copyright Welch Allyn 2010.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system or translated into any human or computer language in any form by any means without
the consent of the copyright holder.
Unauthorized copying of this publication may not only infringe copyright but also reduce the
ability of Welch Allyn to provide accurate and up-to-date information to users and operators
alike.
User responsibility
This product is designed to perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this
operation manual and accompanying labels and inserts, when assembled, operated,
maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions provided. A defective product
should not be used. Parts that are broken, plainly worn, missing or incomplete, distorted or
contaminated should be replaced immediately. Should any repair or replacement become
necessary, we recommend that service be performed at the nearest factory approved service
center. The user of the product shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction, which
results from improper use, faulty maintenance, improper repair, damage or alteration by anyone
other than Welch Allyn or their authorized service personnel.

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Warranty, Service, and Spare Parts
Warranty
All repairs on products under warranty must be performed or approved by Welch Allyn.
Unauthorized repairs will void the warranty. In addition, whether or not covered under warranty,
any product repair shall exclusively be performed by Welch Allyn certified service personnel.
Assistance and Parts
If the product fails to function properly or if assistance, service, or spare parts are required,
contact the nearest Welch Allyn Technical Support Center.
USA 1-800-535-6663 Canada 1-800-561-8797
Latin America ([phone] South Africa ([phone]
European Call Center ([phone] Australia ([phone]
United Kingdom ([phone] Singapore ([phone]
France ([phone] Japan ([phone]
Germany ([phone] China ([phone]
Before contacting Welch Allyn it is helpful to attempt to duplicate the problem and to check all
accessories to ensure that they are not the cause of the problem.
When calling, please be prepared to provide:
Product name and model number and complete description of the problem
The serial number of your product (if applicable)
The complete name, address and phone number of your facility
For out-of-warranty repairs or spare parts orders, a purchase order (or credit card) number
For parts order, the required spare or replacement part number(s)
Repairs
If your product requires warranty, extended warranty, or non-warranty repair service, please
call first the nearest Welch Allyn Technical Support Center. A representative will assist you
troubleshooting the problem and will make every effort to solve it over the phone, avoiding
potential unnecessary return.
In case the return cannot be avoided, the representative will record all necessary information
and will provide a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, as well as the appropriate
return address. A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must be obtained prior to any
return.
Packing Instructions
If you have to return goods for service, follow these recommended packing instructions:
Remove all hoses, cables, sensors, power cords, and ancillary products (as appropriate)
before packing, unless you suspect they are associated with the problem.
Wherever possible use the original shipping carton and packing materials.
Include a packing list and the Welch Allyn Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.
It is recommended that all returned goods be insured. Claims for loss or damage to the product
must be initiated by the sender.

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Table of Contents
1. GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................9
1.1 The Pocket ECG window.....................................................................................9
2. RECORDING ECGS..................................................................................12
2.1 Record an ECG..................................................................................................12
2.2 Place electrodes on the patient..........................................................................13
2.3 Patient card........................................................................................................14
2.4 Select how you want to view leads....................................................................15
2.5 Apply a notch filter .............................................................................................15
2.6 Cancel a recording.............................................................................................16
3. VIEWING ECGS ........................................................................................17
3.1 Views .................................................................................................................18
3.2 Viewing ECGs....................................................................................................19
3.3 Zoom in and out on an ECG..............................................................................19
3.4 Set chart speed and sensitivity..........................................................................19
3.5 Lead selector .....................................................................................................20
3.6 Apply a notch filter .............................................................................................20
3.7 Make measurements .........................................................................................21
3.8 Set Colors..........................................................................................................21
3.9 Other settings.....................................................................................................21
4. INTERPRETING ECGS .............................................................................22
4.1 Edit and confirm an interpretation......................................................................22
4.2 Add comments...................................................................................................23
4.3 View interpretation history..................................................................................23
4.4 Work with voice comments................................................................................24
5. TRANSFER OF ECGS...............................................................................26
5.1 Send and Receive ECGs...................................................................................26
6. WORKSTATION........................................................................................28
6.1 The Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Pocket ECG window ........................................28

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6.2 Tools tab............................................................................................................30
6.3 Import tab...........................................................................................................30
6.4 Export tab...........................................................................................................30
6.5 Settings tab........................................................................................................30
7. MAINTAINING THE RECORDER..............................................................31
7.1 Clean the cables................................................................................................31
7.2 Replace or charge the battery of the recorder...................................................31
8. INSTALLATION AND SETUP ...................................................................33
8.1 Requirements.....................................................................................................33
8.2 Installing Pocket ECG........................................................................................33
8.3 Setup your Pocket PC........................................................................................33
8.4 Customizing Pocket ECG ..................................................................................34
8.5 Installing the plug-in for Welch Allyn CardioPerfect...........................................36
8.6 Configure Welch Allyn CardioPerfect.................................................................36
9. SHORT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................37
10. TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................40

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Welcome
Welcome to CardioPerfect Pocket ECG, a Pocket PC-based Resting ECG recording system, a
mobile extension of the Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation software.
With the CardioPerfect Pocket ECG, you can record, view and interpret Resting ECGs with
your Pocket PC. You can also use it to send and receive ECGs through the Welch Allyn
CardioPerfect Workstation Telemedicine functionality.
This manual contains specific information about the Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Pocket ECG.
The ECGs recorded with your Pocket ECG can be imported into the Workstation Software with
the Pocket ECG plug-in for Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation as described in this manual.
For other information about the Workstation software please refer to the appropriate
Workstation manuals.
Intended use
The device is specifically intended for the recording of standard 12-lead electrocardiograms.
Please note that the word “device” is used to indicate the Welch Allyn CardioPerfect recording
hardware in combination with the Pocket ECG software.
Indications
Because of the widespread availability and application of the generic kind of device, the user is
assumed knowledgeable enough to determine if use of the device is indicated.
Contraindications
There are no known contraindications for the recording of a resting ECG.
Precautions
Due to summation of leakage currents, it is possibly hazardous to connect several devices to
the patient simultaneously.

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Notations used in the manual
In this manual the following notations are used:
Dialog boxes:
The names of dialog boxes, windows and tabs are displayed in bold.
When referring to check boxes in dialogs, the term “selected” means that a check is
displayed in the check box, and therefore that the option is active.
When referring to a certain button, setting or menu option the text in this control is
displayed in bold.
Stylus:
Tap means to press the stylus to the screen and quickly release.
Tap and hold means point to an item and then press and hold the stylus to the screen.
Drag means to point, press and then hold down while moving the stylus.
Entering data:
Data can be entered via the keypad or handwritten with the stylus
Keypad:
The keypad is located on the right in the status bar. You can operate the keypad by
briefly touching it with the stylus.
Handwriting recognition:
Touch the arrow button next to the keypad icon in the status bar and select the desired
writing mode in the pop-up menu.

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1.Getting started1.Getting started
1.1 The Pocket ECG window1.1 The Pocket ECG window
This section will guide you around the various parts of Pocket ECG. By tapping on the Pocket
ECG icon
This section will guide you around the various parts of Pocket ECG. By tapping on the Pocket
ECG icon either in the start menu or in the command bar at the bottom of the screen you
can start the Pocket ECG program.
Navigation bar
Command ba
r
Folder toolbar
File List area
Navigation bar The top bar is called the navigation bar. In the navigation bar you can read
which program is currently active. In addition, the time is also displayed here.
To the left of the time you will find the loudspeaker icon. To the right of it,
depending on the application, you will see an icon closing the application or
confirming entries.
Command bar This bar is located at the bottom of the display. Each menu in the command
bar contains a number of tasks that you can perform with Pocket ECG.
File list area The file list area lets you easily retrieve patients and tests. In this area, you
can see all your recorded ECG files and Patient cards, select a file and open
it for review or delete it.
Folder list area In the folder list area the document tree is shown. The ECG and patient files
are shown per default in the My Documents folder.

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Basic principles of Pocket ECG.
In Pocket ECG you are working in one of three main modes, each having different window
layout and control button functionality:
-MONITOR mode
-REVIEW mode
-FILE LIST mode
Monitor mode
Monitor window Monitor during ECG recording
Monitor mode is used to evaluate the quality of traces see average pulse rate and start ECG
Recording. In some cases it can be used for long term monitoring. You may also enter
Patient data or change Settings before Recording in this mode.
Review mode