Analysis of common alarm causes and countermeasures of ECG monitor

ECG monitor in the medical industry is a machine for people to reflect the situation, but also a machine that people want to thank. With him, you can always pay attention to the patient's condition. Today, the editor of the monitor manufacturer will talk about the ECG monitor. What are the common alarm causes?

1. Improper use of ECG monitor, monitor manufacturers as follows:

The recorder has no printing paper, the recorder window and door are not closed, and the battery power is insufficient;

Leads fall off or no leads, electrode pads fall off or do not stick;

Blood pressure cuff release, air leak, cuff inflation delay, pipe folding;

Oxygen saturation probe falls off, poor contact, poor blood flow at the fingertips, etc .;

2. The patient removes the monitoring facility by himself

3. The measured value is above or below the alarm limit

Countermeasures:

1. Strengthen the training on the use of ECG monitors and learn the general precautions for the use of ECG monitors.

Master the causes of the alarms and false alarms, make correct judgments, and eliminate the causes of false alarms in a timely manner. Check the instrument before use, prepare the skin before use to place the electrodes, and choose the appropriate cuff size according to the circumference of the patient's limb.

2. Do a good job of communication and get cooperation with patients.

Do a good job of propaganda for patients and their families, avoid crowded wards, reduce staff movement, and reduce visual interference of the flashing indicator lights on the monitor display.

3. Adjust the upper and lower limits of the measurement value in advance according to the patient's condition as necessary to avoid false alarms and invalid alarms.

If you experience an alarm on the ECG monitor, the medical staff must not panic. Today the editor of the monitor manufacturer will share it with everyone. I hope this article will bring you gains. Any questions you want to know about consultation can give you Call our monitor manufacturer.