Normal 12-lead ECG report

1. Connect the patient leads to the MAC 600 ECG system, ensuring that they are correctly oriented and fully inserted. See GE MAC 600 ECG Machine Patient Leads for further details. 
   
   
2. Power on the device.
    
3. Press the ‘F1’ key to access the patient details screen.
   
   
4. Enter your patient’s details using the keypad and arrow pad. To confirm the details, press the white circle which is located in the centre of the arrow pad.
   
1. Note: we recommend that NHS customers use the NHS number or CHI number if in Scotland.
   
   
5. To check the quality of your ECG, use the trace indicator, which is located in the top right of the screen.
   
1. Note: Green symbolises good connectivity with the patient. Orange symbolises poor quality due to interference or poor connection to the patient, and Red indicates possible lead disconnections
   
   
6. To capture your ECG trace, press the green ‘ECG acquisition’ button. 
   
   
7. If the captured ECG meets your requirements, press the ‘F1’ button to print the report out. 
   
   
1. Note: If you would like to store your ECG on the machine, press the ‘F3’ button before printing. 
   
8. Power off the system and remove the lead wires from the patient 
   
   

 Printing a 3-lead rhythm strip

To print out a 3-lead rhythm strip, first hook up your patient as normal, then press  which is below the green button; it will keep printing until you press . which is below the white button. 

It is important to verify any diagnostic report by reviewing the data to ensure the information is correct.