Philips HEARTSTART XLT M3500B - Manual (Page 54)

Applying Monitoring Electrodes
4-2 Monitoring the ECG
Applying Monitoring Electrodes
Proper application and placement of electrodes is essential for reliable moni-
toring. Good contact between the electrode and the skin reduces the effects of
motion artifact and signal interference.
To apply electrodes:
1. Identify the appropriate electrode sites. (See Figure 4-1.)
2. Shave the electrode sites or clip hair, if necessary.
3. Clean and abrade the skin at the electrode sites.
4. Dry the skin at the electrode sites.
5. Open a new package of M2202A Radio-Translucent Monitoring Elec-
trodes; verify that the "Use Before" date has not passed.
6. Snap the lead wires onto the electrodes.
7. Apply the electrodes by peeling them, one at a time, from the protective
backing and sticking them firmly to the patient’s skin. Press around the
entire edge of each electrode to ensure that they are secure. Make sure the
lead wires do not pull on the electrodes.
WARNING Be sure that the electrodes do not come in contact with other conductive materials,
especially when connecting or disconnecting the electrodes to/from the patient.
NOTE If monitoring for long periods of time, new monitoring electrodes and
multifunction defib electrode pads may need to be applied periodically. Refer
to the manufacturer’s documentation for how often to replace the monitoring
electrodes or defib pads.