The Guidance of ECG Using

How to Maintain Your ECG Machine?

An electrocardiogram measures the heart’s rhythm and electrical activity.

Physicians use this painless process to quickly evaluate how a patient’s heart is functioning and find signs of potential heart-related conditions.

It is necessary to keep your ECG machine clean to maintain a healthy environment and keep measurements accurate. Here give you a quick guide to take care of your equipment.

1. Cleaning. General guidelines for cleaning ECG leads include avoiding products with ammonia as this dries out the leads and makes them hard and inflexible. Dust off dirt and other dry debris. Then, apply an all-purpose cleaner to a soft towel to clean your ECG cables and lead wires. Do not spray the product directly onto the cable and do not let any fluids seep into the cable.

2. Disinfecting. To disinfect cables and lead wires, you should first clean the surfaces. Once again, consult your EKG manufacturer’s instructions to be sure you’re using the right cleaning products for your machine. Place the disinfectant solution onto a soft, lint-free rag and wipe the cables. Do not let the solution get onto any metal parts and do not soak the connector ends because this can cause corrosion. Wipe off the product with a dry lint-free cloth, and then let the cables air dry for at least 30 minutes.

3. Daily Visual Checks

Check all cables are not bent, knotted, or damaged

Replace any damaged electrical plugs, sockets, or cables

Check all konbs, switches and indicators are tightly fitted