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PageWriter TC70/TC50/TC30 Cardiograph

QUICK HELP GUIDE
To wake up the cardiograph:
Lift the cover or press any key.
If the unit does not start, press the
On/Standby button.
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Contents
Skin Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Attaching Electrodes and Lead Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using the Patient Interface Module (PIM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Checking Signal Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Taking a STAT or Urgent ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Taking a Routine ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Working with Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the Waveform Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Split Screen View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Preview Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Event Markers and Disclose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the Worklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Transferring ECGs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Cardiograph and Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Protecting Patient Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the Cart Wheel Positioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Cart Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Skin Prep
Always follow good skin prep techniques for every patient. Proper skin prep helps to ensure a good quality ECG. Skin is a poor
conductor of electricity and frequently creates artifact that distorts the ECG signal.

To prepare the skin for an ECG:

1 2 3

Clip hair from electrode sites if necessary. Wash the skin thoroughly with soap and Dry the skin vigorously to increase capillary
Excessive hair prevents a good connection. water. blood flow to the tissues and to remove the
dead, dry skin cells and oil.

Do not use alcohol to clean the skin

because it dries the skin. If there is no time,
rub the electrode sites with gauze to remove
the dead, dry skin and to increase capillary
flow (adult patients only).

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Attaching Electrodes and Lead Wires
Standard 12-Lead AAMI/IEC

V2/C2 V3/C3

V1/C1 V4/C4
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RA/R LA/L 2 V5/C5
3
4 V6/C6
5
RL/N LL/F

AAMI Color IEC Color Location

V1 Red C1 Red Right side of sternum in the 4th intercostal space
V2 Yellow C2 Yellow Left side of sternum in the 4th intercostal space
V3 Green C3 Green Midway between V2/C2 and V4/C4
V4 Blue C4 Brown On the 5th intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
V5 Orange C5 Black Anterior axillary line at same level as V4/C4 and V6/C6, midway between V4/C4 and V6/C6
V6 Purple C6 Purple Left mid-axillary line (middle of the arm pit) at the same level as V4/C4
RA White R Red Inside right arm between wrist and elbow
LA Black L Yellow Inside left arm between wrist and elbow
RL Green N Black Inside right calf between knee and ankle
LL Red F Green Inside left calf between knee and ankle

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Pediatric 15-Lead AAMI/IEC (TC70/TC50 only)

V1/C1 V2/C2

V3R/C3R V3/C3

V4R/C4R V4/C4 V7/C7

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RA/R LA/L 2 V5/C5
3
4 V6/C6
5
RL/N LL/F

AAMI Color IEC Color Location

V1 Red C1 Red Right side of sternum in the 4th intercostal space
V2 Yellow C2 Yellow Left side of sternum in the 4th intercostal space
V3 Green C3 Green Midway between V2/C2 and V4/C4
V4 Blue C4 Brown On the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
V3R Yellow C3R Pink Midway between V1/C1 and V4R/C4R, right side of chest
V4R Red C4R Gray Midclavicular line in the 5th intercostal space, right side of chest
V5 Orange C5 Black Anterior axillary line at same level as V4/C4 and V6/C6, midway between V4/C4 and V6/C6
V6 Purple C6 Purple Left mid-axillary line (middle of the arm pit) at the same level as V4/C4
V7 Black C7 Orange Left posterior axillary line at the same level as V6/C6
RA White R Red Inside right arm between wrist and elbow
LA Black L Yellow Inside left arm between wrist and elbow
RL Green N Black Inside right calf between knee and ankle
LL Red F Green Inside left calf between knee and ankle

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Adult Extended Lead AAMI/IEC (TC70/TC50 only)
V1/C1 V2/C2

V3R/C3R V3/C3

RA/R LA/L V4R/C4R V4/C4 V7/C7

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2
V5R/C5R V5/C5 V8/C8
3
RL/N LL/F 4
V6/C6 V9/C9
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AAMI Color IEC Color Location

V1 Red C1 Red Right side of sternum in the 4th intercostal space
V2 Yellow C2 Yellow Left side of sternum in the 4th intercostal space
V3 Green C3 Green Midway between V2/C2 and V4/C4
V4 Blue C4 Brown On the 5th intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
V3R Yellow C3R Pink Midway between V1/C1 and V4R/C4R, right side of chest
V4R Red C4R Gray On the 5th intercostal space at the left midclavicular line, right side of chest
V5 Orange C5 Black Anterior axillary line at same level as V4/C4 and V6/C6, midway between V4/C4 and V6/C6
V5R Green C5R Green Right anterior axillary line at same level as V4R/C5R
V6 Purple C6 Purple Left mid-axillary line (middle of the arm pit) at the same level as V4/C4
V7 Black C7 Orange Left posterior axillary line at the same level as V6/C6
V8 Blue C8 Blue Under the left mid-scapular line at the same level as V6/C6
V9 Yellow C9 Yellow Left paraspinal border at the same level as V6/C6
RA White R Red Inside right arm between wrist and elbow
LA Black L Yellow Inside left arm between wrist and elbow
RL Green N Black Inside right calf between knee and ankle
LL Red F Green Inside left calf between knee and ankle

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Using the Patient Interface Module (PIM)

16-Lead PIM 12-Lead PIM

ECG
button

Using the ECG Button on PIM

Button turns green when all

required patient info is entered, The PIM is an electronic device and
and ECG signal quality is good. can feel warm if placed on bare skin.

1x to take routine ECG If the PIM is placed on the patient’s

2x to take STAT bare skin, always place a sheet or cloth
(button does not have to be lit) between the PIM and the patient.

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Checking Signal Quality
Check the color-coded waveforms on the Main screen. The color of the waveform indicates the lead signal quality.

Waveform Color Indicates Possible Causes

Green Good connection; when all leads are of good
quality and all required patient information is
entered, the ECG button is lit.
Take the ECG.

Yellow Moderate noise level, artifact, electrode Dry gel on electrode

interference, or a poor electrode connection Inadequate patient preparation
Electrical interference from another device
Moderate patient movement, tense patient

Orange Severe artifact, electrical interference, or a poor Electrical interference from another device
electrode connection Patient tremors, shivering patient, inadequate patient preparation
One or more limb leads are disconnected Very poor electrode contact, dry electrodes
(chest leads display orange) Limb lead(s) are disconnected

Red dotted line Loose electrode connection Inoperative electrode, electrode that has fallen off of the patient
ECG waveform data that cannot be analyzed Defibrillation has been performed too recently to take ECG measurements
Other cause that renders waveform data useless

Touch the Map button to check for any loose or inoperative electrodes or lead wires. A red mark identifies the
location of a bad electrode or lead connection.

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Signal Quality Troubleshooting

Waveform Possible Cause Solution

Wandering Baseline Inadequate patient preparation Reassure the patient and make sure that the patient is comfortable. If the
patient has tremors, attach the limb electrodes higher on the patient
Moderate patient movement (closer to torso).

Very poor electrode contact Ensure that the lead wires are not pulling on the electrodes and that the
electrodes are firmly attached.
Patient respiratory interference
Turn on the Baseline Wander filter.

Somatic Tremors Patient is cold and shivering Place a blanket on the patient to warm the patient.

Patient has tremors Assist with limiting patient movement.

AC Interference Electrical interference from another Check for devices that could be causing electrical interference. Unplug the
device (IV pump, microwave oven, devices or switch to battery power.
cellular phone, wireless device)
Lay the lead wires alongside the limbs and away from any electrical devices.
An electrical device near the
cardiograph that is improperly Turn on the AC filter.
grounded

An improperly gelled electrode

(dried gel)

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Taking a STAT or Urgent ECG

1 Connect the patient.

Check signal quality.
Touch the Map button to display the location of any loose electrodes or leads. A loose electrode or lead
is indicated by a red mark.

2 Press the ECG button (on the PIM or above the keyboard) twice rapidly.
The ECG is acquired and appears on the Preview screen. See page 17 for information.
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If a message appears that patient information

is missing, touch Continue.

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Taking a Routine ECG

1 Connect the patient.

Check signal quality.
Touch the Map button to display the location of any loose electrodes or leads. A loose electrode or lead
is indicated by a red mark.

2 Once the patient is connected, the ID button is lit. Touch the ID button.
Enter patient information. Required information is indicated in blue type and must be completed in full in order
to transfer the ECG to TraceMaster or other remote system (if supported).

Touch the Find Patient tab to

search for patient information.

Touch the Worklist tab to select a pending order

or demographics. The number on the tab indicates
how many patients are available in the Worklist. See
page 27 for information.

3 When all required patient information has been entered, and all leads are connected and are of good
quality, the ECG button is lit. Touch the ECG button on the cardiograph or on the PIM.
The ECG is acquired and appears on the Preview screen. See page 17 for information.
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Using the Main Screen
Main Screen

C D E F G H I J

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Main Screen
Name Description

A Status Bar Displays operating information for the cardiograph

See page 13 for information

B Waveform Display area The display area for waveform data. The waveforms are color-coded to indicate signal quality.
See page 7 for information
C Displays a map of electrode placement
A loose lead or electrode is indicated by a red mark

D Enter patient information for the current patient

Select patient information from the Worklist, see page 27 for information

E Touch to take an ECG (after entering patient information)

Touch 2x to take a STAT or urgent ECG (no patient information is entered)

F Record rhythm strips of up to 12 or 16 leads

See page 21 for information
G View continuous data for a selected lead
View saved Events
See page 22 for information

H View, print, and transfer ECGs saved to the Archive

See page 35 for information

I Change cardiograph settings (may require a password)

Use Service Utilities (may require a password)

J
Get help with using the cardiograph

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Using the Main Screen
Status Bar
A B C D E F G H I

N M L K J

Name Description

A Exam Settings Displays current selected Exam type

Changes the Exam setting
See page 15 for information

B Changes printed ECG report settings

Changes the amount and type of interpretive information on the ECG report

C Changes filter settings, pacing detection settings

Changes waveform size and scale settings
This flashing icon indicates that saved Event markers ( ) have not yet been reviewed on the Disclose screen, and will be deleted
D within the next 5 minutes
Touch the Disclose button to review saved Events
See page 22 for information

E Indicates that the Patient Interface Module (PIM) is disconnected from the cardiograph
Check the PIM cable

F Indicates that the Caps Lock setting is enabled (keyboard types in all capital letters)
Touch the Caps Lock key (on keyboard) to disable the setting

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Status Bar
Name Description
G Current LAN connectivity status; a red “x” (as shown) indicates no connection
Tap the icon to view full LAN connectivity status information

H Current wireless LAN connectivity status

Number of green bars indicates signal strength; the more bars the better the signal
Tap the icon to view full wireless LAN connectivity status information

I Current battery power status

Tap the icon to view full battery operating information, and estimated remaining operating time for current
battery charge

J Current date and time

Date and time can be changed in the Archive or in Setup (may require a password); on these
screens, tap the displayed date and time to change it

K Heart rate of the current patient in beats per minute (bpm)

L Date of birth of the current patient

M Name of the current patient

N ID number of the current patient

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Using the Main Screen
Working with Exams
Touch to change Touch to change filter, pacing,
Selected Exam printed report settings and waveform scale settings

Exam settings define:

leads displayed on the screen
leads printed on the ECG
all printed ECG report settings

To change the Exam Type:

1 Select a new Exam type

Note: Resting Extended
2
Lead is only available with
the 16-lead option on the
PageWriter TC70 and
PageWriter TC50 Touch to select an
cardiographs. Exam profile; the
new Exam settings
are applied
immediately

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Using the Main Screen

Changing the Waveform Display
The format of the waveforms displayed on the screen can be changed at any time.
Press the down arrow key or the up arrow key to change the lead format displayed on the screen.

Split Screen View

This split screen view shows 6 limb and augmented leads on the left, and all precordial and posterior leads on the right.

Note: 16-leads are only

available on the TC70 and
the TC50 cardiographs.

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Using the Preview Screen
Preview Screen (continued on page 19)
The Preview screen displays how the ECG will appear when printed. The ECG may automatically print, save, or transfer to TraceMaster or
other remote system, or you can touch the Print, Save, or Transfer buttons on this screen to manually perform these functions.
A B

Critical Values
Message 987654321 6/28/2007
Born 1/1/1938
2:14:17 PM
Female
Doe, Jane(H)
Race: Other 195 lbs 65 in BP:
Community Hospital (21)
Dept: ER (45)
C
Rx No known Rx
Oper: Williams
Dx No known Dx

If any of these statements Rate 35 . COMPLETE AV BLOCK WITH WIDE QRS COMPLEX..............................V-rate<50, QRSd>140, AV dissoc D
PR
appear on this area of the QRSD 144
QT 652 Order: O-123
Enc: E-123
E
ECG, get help immediately! QTc

--AXIS--
497
Fac: West Campus (5)

P 76
QRS -12
- ABNORMAL ECG - Requested by: Phelps (A12445)
Unconfirmed Diagnosis
F
Complete Heart T 106
>>>> Complete Heart Block <<<<
I aVR V1 V4
Block
Very High Heart
Rate II aVL V2 V5

Acute MI
Acute Ischemia III aVF V3 V6

II

Dev: 132 Speed: 25 mm/sec Limb: 10mm/mV Chest: 10 mm/mV 60~ 0.05-150 Hz PH090A P?

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Preview Screen

Name Description

A Change the format of the ECG report displayed on the screen

Change if the waveforms are displayed simultaneously or time sequentially
Change the rhythm lead, change the amount of interpretation that appears on the ECG report
The new settings are immediately applied

B Change optional filter settings (Artifact, Baseline Wander)

Change pacing detection setting, speed setting, and the waveform scale setting
The new settings are immediately applied

C Print the displayed ECG

D Save the displayed ECG to the Archive

E Send the ECG to TraceMaster or remote system for processing. Note: Only ECGs with complete patient
information can be transferred. Touch the ID button to complete any missing patient information that is required by
your facility.

F Review on this Preview screen and print on the cardiograph the most recent previous ECG from the
same patient
Requires active TraceMaster connection

Note: The Print, Save, Transfer, or Last ECG buttons may not appear on this screen, or may appear grayed out (cannot be selected) depending on how the cardiograph
is configured. If the buttons are grayed out, the cardiograph automatically perform these functions. If the buttons do not appear, the cardiograph is not configured to support
these functions.
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Preview Screen, continued

G View additional pages of the ECG report

H Close the Preview screen and return to the Main screen

I Advance the printer paper to the beginning of the next page

J Enter missing patient information, or edit existing patient information for the displayed ECG (not available with
Last ECG feature). Note: On the Preview screen, this feature is not used to enter patient information for a new patient.

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Using Rhythm
Touch (from Main screen) to print recordings of up to 12 or 16 leads

Change pacing, or scale settings,

or to enable or disable the Artifact filter

Stop printing the Rhythm recording

Change the Rhythm leads

Advance the printer paper

to the beginning of the
next page

Exit Rhythm and return

to the Main screen

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Using Event Markers and Disclose

Using Event Markers (Main or Rhythm screen)

1 future
Main or Rhythm screen: if an event of interest is viewed, touch and hold directly above the waveform for two seconds to capture the significant data for
review and processing.

Event mark

Once the data is captured, a white Event mark appears above the waveform.

As the waveform data on the screen refreshes, additional Events can be captured
as necessary. Even though an Event scrolls off of the screen, it is saved for review
on the Disclose screen.

The Disclose button (on bottom

Maximum Number of Events toolbar) displays the number of Events (5)
TC70: 15 Events captured for the current patient session.
TC50: 10 Events
TC30: 6 Events

If this icon flashes on the

Status Bar (top of screen)
touch Disclose button
immediately, or saved
Events will be deleted.

2 The captured Event(s) can be fully reviewed from the Disclose screen. Touch the Disclose button to open the screen. The Disclose screen displays
continuous waveform data for a selected lead. For the TC70, up to 20 minutes is displayed. For the TC50, up to 12 minutes is displayed. For the TC30,
up to 6 minutes is displayed.

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Using Disclose, Default View (continued on page 24)
Use the Disclose screen to review Events, or to view continuous waveform data for a selected lead.

Touch button on the Main screen. The Disclose screen appears and displays static waveform data for the selected lead. This is the default Disclose
view. See page 25 for information on viewing live waveform data.

Touch to change the displayed Disclose lead.

This box contains 10 seconds of data

that can be printed as an ECG; touch
a spot on the screen to move it.

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Use the Disclose screen to review Events, or to view continuous waveform data for a selected lead.

Data timeline

Orange block indicates data displayed above

the timeline
Tap the timeline to move the orange block
White lines are individual Events

Touch the ECG button

to take an ECG of the
data inside the box.

Touch to print a 1-minute continuous

report of the selected Disclose lead.
The 1-minute report begins at the time
displayed in the orange box.

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Using Disclose, Live Patient View
The Disclose screen can also display live continuous patient ECG data for a selected lead.

Touch this button to review Events that

have scrolled off of the data timeline.

Touch this button to take an ECG of the most Touch this button to
recent 10 seconds of waveform data. display live patient
waveforms. Touch again
to return to a static view.

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Using Disclose, Saved Event Markers

Events that occurred more than 20 minutes in the past (TC70), 12 minutes in the past (TC50) or 5 minutes in the past (TC30) are saved as 30-second segments
that can be reviewed on the screen and printed as ECG reports.

Touch to change the displayed Disclose lead.

Individual Events that occurred in the past are

saved in 30-second segments that can be
reviewed and printed as ECG reports.

Touch a spot on the 30-second segment to

move the box. The box contains 10 seconds
of ECG data.

Touch this button to print an ECG of the data

captured in the box.

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Using the Worklist
Worklist Screen (continued on page 29)

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Worklist Screen

Name Description
A Touch a tab to select it. The selected tab is highlighted in blue.

The number on the Worklist tab (130) is how many pending orders or patient demographics are available on the
cardiograph.

B Selected Inbox The currently selected Inbox. Touch the dropdown arrow button ( ) to open the dropdown list and to select a
different Inbox.

Select USB to view orders saved to the USB memory stick. Ensure that the USB memory stick is fully inserted into the
USB connector (front right side of cardiograph).

C Patient Information Bar Each column on the bar contains a category of patient information included in orders or patient demographics. Touch any
column to sort the patient information for that column in ascending or in descending order. The selected column is
indicated with an arrow ( ).

Touch the Select column header to select or to deselect all displayed entries.

D Selected Entry Touch an entry to select it. A checkmark in the box underneath the Select column ( ) indicates that an order is selected.
The most recently selected entry is highlighted in blue.

Touch, press, and hold down on any field in an entry to view all of the patient information contained in an entry in a separate
window. Touch the window when done to close it.

E Touch this button to download orders from the selected Inbox (B). Note: this feature is not available with the ADT option.

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Worklist Screen, continued

Name Description
F Order or Patient Displays storage information including: New Appended or New: this is the number of orders or demographics most
Demographics Storage recently downloaded to the cardiograph. Available is the total number of additional orders or demographics that can be
Information stored in the Worklist. Up to 200 total orders or demographics can be stored in the Worklist. Selected is the number
of orders or demographics currently selected.

G Message Bar Status messages appear here when actions are occurring

H Touch this button to stop the downloading of entries, or stop the deletion of entries.

I Touch this button to exit the Worklist screen.

J Touch this button to select the blue highlighted order or demographic in the Worklist and apply it to the current patient.
Note: only 1 order or demographic can be selected.

K Touch this button to delete the selected orders or demographics ( ) from the Worklist.

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Finding Patient Information (continued on page 33)

B
B

D
C

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Finding Patient Information

Name Description

A Search Location The current selected search location.

Touch the dropdown arrow ( ) to open the dropdown list of available search locations. Touch a location to select it.

B Search Fields Enter patient information into these fields. The entered information will be used to search for specific patients. Press the Tab
key (on keyboard) to move to the next field, or press Tab and Shift keys to move back to the previous field.
To scan barcode data into a search field, place the cursor in the field. Scan the barcode data.

Enter * into a field to search using a wildcard (see box below).

C Order Information Bar Each column on the bar contains a category of patient information. Touch any column to sort the patient information for that
column in ascending or in descending order. The selected column is indicated with an arrow ( ).
Touch the Select column header to select or to deselect all displayed entries.

D Selectable Search Touch the dropdown arrow ( ) to open the dropdown list of additional search fields. Touch a search field to select it.
Field Note: The selected search field must be enabled as part of your patient management system.

The available search fields include: Order Number, Account Number, Gender, Unit Number, and Priority
(STAT). These search fields can be used to refine a search if too many entries are returned from an initial search.

Enter * into a field to search using a wildcard (see box below).

Wildcard Search
To search for an order or demographic using a wildcard, enter * into the field. For example, to search for a
patient name that may be entered as Jane Doe or Janey Doe in the management system, enter the last name
(Doe), and then enter Jan* into the first name field.

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Finding Patient Information, continued

Name Description

E Patient Search Information Displays information about search results. Found is the number of total entries that match the entered search information.
Listed is the number of entries displayed on the screen; a maximum of 200 entries can be displayed. Selected is the number
of entries currently selected.

F Touch this button to search for patients using the entered search information.

G Touch this button to select the blue highlighted entry for the current patient session. Note: only 1 entry can be selected.

H Touch this button to download the selected patient(s) to the Worklist so that they may be selected for future patient
sessions.

I Touch this button to exit the Search screen.

J Patient Search Results This area displays patients that match the entered search information.

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Transferring ECGs
Archive Screen (continued on page 37)
The Archive screen is used to transfer completed ECGs (as either a PDF or XML file) to TraceMaster or other remote system, or to a USB memory stick. It
is also used to delete ECGs, to print a list of saved ECGs, and to download ECGs from a TraceMaster to the cardiograph (if supported).
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Archive Screen
Name Description

A Selected Archive List The currently selected Archive. Touch the dropdown arrow button ( ) to open the dropdown list of available Archives.
Touch an Archive to select it.

B Transfer Destination The currently selected ECG transfer destination. Touch the dropdown arrow button ( ) to open the dropdown
list of available transfer destinations. Touch a transfer destination to select it.

C Transfer Delete Option The currently selected transfer delete option for ECGs. Touch the dropdown arrow button ( ) to open the dropdown
list of available options. Touch an option to select it.
Note: Once ECGs are deleted from the Archive they cannot be retrieved.

D ECG Information Bar Each column on the bar contains a category of patient information associated with the ECGs. Touch any column to sort
the patient information for that column in ascending or in descending order based on the column heading. The selected
column is indicated with an arrow ( ). Touch the Select column header to select or to deselect all ECGs displayed in
the list.

E Selected ECGs A checkmark in the box underneath the Select column ( ) indicates that an ECG is selected. A selected ECG is
highlighted in blue. Touch the Select column header to select or to deselect all ECGs displayed in the list.
Touch, press, and hold down on any field in a selected ECG to view all of the information associated with the ECG in a
separate window. Touch the window when done to close it.

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Archive Screen, continued

Name Description

F Archive Storage Displays ECG storage information for the selected Archive. Stored ECGs is total number of ECGs stored in the
Information selected Archive. Available ECGs is the number of additional ECGs that can be saved to the selected Archive before ECGs
will need to be deleted to free up space. Selected ECGs is the number of currently selected ECGs (highlighted in blue).

Touch to enter missing patient information for the selected ECG (highlighted in blue). Note: patient information may
G only be entered for one ECG at a time. This feature is not used to enter patient information for a new patient.

Touch to view the selected ECG (highlighted in blue) on the Preview screen. From the Preview screen, the ECG
H may be viewed and printed in a variety of different report formats.

I Complete ID Information ECGs displayed in the list that are highlighted in white have complete patient information and may be transferred. ECGs
displayed in the list that are highlighted in orange are missing required patient information and cannot be transferred.
Touch the ID button to complete the required patient information fields.

J Touch to exit the Archive and to return to the Main screen.

K Touch to print a list of the ECGs saved to the selected Archive.

L Touch to delete selected ECGs ( ).

M Touch to transfer selected ECGs ( ). Note: only ECGs with complete required patient information can be
transferred. Touch the ID button to enter missing patient information that is required by your facility.

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Using the Cardiograph and Cart

Protecting Patient Data (TC70/TC50 only)

To protect patient privacy, close display to put cardiograph
into Standby. Patient information is not visible in open
environments. All patient information is saved. Lift the
display to return the cardiograph to active use.

Loading Paper
1 Open paper drawer and lift up the hold down bar (A).
2 Load paper so that alignment hole is at lower left (B).
3 Lower hold-down bar (C).

A
C

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Using the Cart Wheel Positioners

1 Align the front wheels so they are straight.

2 Step down on both wheel positioners.
3 Move cart forward until the wheels “lock.”

Cart will move forward or backward in a

straight line and will maneuver better in tight
spaces.

Using the Cart Brake

Step on gray rear wheel brake

to lock the cart wheels. The
cart will not move. Step on the
wheel brake again to unlock
the wheels.

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