Case v67

GE Healthcare
CASE™ V6.7
Software Version 6.73
Operator’s Manual
2060290-201 ENG Revision C
NOTE: The information in this manual only applies to CASE V6.7 systems software version 6.73. It does not
apply to earlier software versions.
Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
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T-2 CASE Revision C

2060290-201 2017-06-22
CE Marking Information
Compliance
The product CASE bears the CE marking CE 0459, notified body GMED,
indicating its conformity with the provisions of the Council Directive 93/
42/EEC concerning medical devices and fulfills the essential
requirements of Annex I of this directive.
The medical device has been assigned to class IIa as specified in Annex
IX of the Directive 93/42/EEC.
The CE marking only covers accessories listed in the Order Information

chapter.
The product complies with the electromagnetic immunity requirements

of standard IEC 60601-1-2 "Electromagnetic Compatibility - Medical
Electrical Equipment".
The radio interference emitted by this device is within the limits

specified in EN 55011 - class A.
Magnetic and electrical fields are capable of interfering with the proper
performance of the device. For this reason make sure that all external
devices operated in the vicinity of the system cart comply with the
relevant EMC requirements. X-ray equipment, MRI devices, radio
systems, cellular telephones, etc. are possible sources of interference as
they may emit higher levels of electromagnetic radiation. Keep the
system cart away from these devices and verify the performance of CASE
before use.
The safety and effectiveness of this device has been verified against
previously distributed devices. Although all standards applicable to
presently marketed devices may not be appropriate for prior devices (i.e.,
electromagnetic compatibility standards), this device will not impair the
safe and effective use of those previously distributed devices (see
Operator's Manual).
The country of manufacture appears on the device label.
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Contents
1 Introduction
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Manual Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Equipment Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Biocompatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Technical Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Security Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Equipment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
2 Equipment Overview
CASE System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Putting the CASE System Into Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting the System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Mains Connection, Power Up, Functional Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Switching the System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Function Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Desk Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Preparing the Acquisition Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Loading Writer Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Initial Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
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Viewing and Printing the Operator's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Software Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
3 Preparing the Patient
Applying Electrodes - The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Preparing the Patient's Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Applying Electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Lead Labels on the Acquisition Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Standard 12 Lead Electrode Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Standard 15 Lead Electrode Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
MASON-LIKAR Lead Electrode Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
(Modified Standard Leads for Exercise Tests) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
FRANK X, Y, Z Lead Electrode Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
NEHB Lead Electrode Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
CM5, CC5, ML (CML) Auxiliary Lead Electrode Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
CM5, CC5, CH (CMH) Auxiliary Lead Electrode Placement . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Attaching the Acquisition Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
4 Selecting a Patient Record and Test Type
Selecting a Patient Record from the Local Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Selecting a Patient Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Retrieving a Patient Record from the MUSE System Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Orders from the MUSE System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Entering a New Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Patient Records of External Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
5 Resting ECG
Entering Test Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Patient Information Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Test/Personnel Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Medications Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Recording a Resting ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
10-Second ECG with Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Operating Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Full Disclosure ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Operating Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Post Test Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Test Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
ECG Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Zoom Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Measuring the ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Medians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Reanalysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Performing Reanalysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Arrhythmia Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Determining the Heart Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Vector Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Full Disclosure ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Printing the Full Disclosure ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Enabling the Zoom Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Analyzing Full Disclosure ECG Segments, Save as Resting ECGs 5-
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Report Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Generating the Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Copying Diagnostic Statements Using Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Comparing Resting ECGs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Comparing Two Resting ECGs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Comparing Median Complexes from Multiple Resting ECGs . . . . 5-33
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Patient Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Patient Information Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Test/Personnel Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Medications Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Calculating Patient Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Before the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Pre-Acquisition Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Operating Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
During the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Acquisition Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
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Pretest Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15
Operating Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15
Exercise Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
Operating Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
Manual Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17
ECG Data Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18
ST/Arrhy Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18
Medians Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Waterfall Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20
Tabular Summary Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
METS Formula (Metabolic Equivalents) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
Trends Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-23
ECG Strips Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24
12SL Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25
Interpretation Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-26
Comparing Previous Test Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-27
Recovery Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-28
Test End Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-29
Operating Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-29
After the Test — Post Test Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

Test Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-31
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-31
Tabular Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-33
METS Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-33
Graphic Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-35
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-35
Viewing the Full Disclosure ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-36
Viewing Medians, Replacing max. ST Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-37
Viewing TWA Medians, Replacing max. TWA Values . . . . . . . . .6-38
Sample Cardiac Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-39
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-39
Reanalysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-41
Performing Reanalysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-42
Performing Measurements on the Median Complex . . . . . . . . . .6-42
Sample TWA Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-43
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-43
ECG Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-44
Arrhythmia Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-45
Full Disclosure ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-47
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-47
Printing the Full Disclosure ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-49
Enabling the Zoom Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-50
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Audio ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51
Waterfall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52
3D Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53
12SL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54
Vector Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55
Report Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56
Report Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58

In-Test Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58
Final Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59
Monitoring of Remote Exercise Test Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60
7 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Connecting the Ambulatory BP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Setting Up the Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Acquisition Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Operating Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Post Test Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Downloading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Test Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Patient Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Test Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Measurement Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Generating or Editing the Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Tabular Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Hourly Averages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Statistics Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Report Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
8 Spirometry Test
Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Patient Information Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Test/Personnel Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Medications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Conducting Spirometry Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7
Flow-Volume Measurement - Operating Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Bronchodilator Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12
Spirometry Tests with the LF 501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12
Post Test Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

Test Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14
Patient Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
Test Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
FVC Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
Generating or Editing the Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16
Report Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17
Comparing Two Spirograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18
9 File Management
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Selecting Patient Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Viewing, Editing, Printing Patient Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Printing a Combined Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
Viewing and Printing Patient Records from the MUSE System . . . . . . . . . . .9-7
Archiving, Exporting, Deleting Patient Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Save to Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
Transfer to MUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
Send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Working Temporarily with the Local Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
10 Operation with Administrative Tools
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
11 DICOM Interface
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Performing Procedures with the Order List (Scheduled Procedures) . . . . . . . . 11-4

Elements of the Order List - Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-6
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Performing Procedures without the Order List (Unscheduled Procedures) . . . 11-6
12 System Settings
Resting ECG Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3

Acquisition Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Editing the Reason for Test Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
Editing the Interpretation Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
Editing Medication Groups, Assigning Drug Names . . . . . . . . . . 12-6
Lead Sequence Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7
Modifying the Lead Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7
Configuring Leads Ex1, Ex2, Ex3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7
Miscellaneous Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
Final Report Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
Report Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
Exercise Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12

Writer Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
Screen Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Configuring the Tabular Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
Configuring Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Configuring the Vital Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
Lead Sequence Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17
Modifying the Lead Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17
Configuring Leads Ex1, Ex2, Ex3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18
Protocol Editor Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
Selecting the Default Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
Protocol Editor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-20
Creating a New Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-22
Editing Stage or Phase Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-22
Final Report Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-23
Miscellaneous 1 Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-24
Miscellaneous 2 Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-26
Editing the Comments, Test Types, Reason for Test, Reasons for
Termination, Medications Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-26
Configuring the Measurement Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-26
Editing the Interpretation Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-27
Entering Extra Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-28
ST/Medians / 12SL Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-29
TWA Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-30
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-31

Acquisition Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-31
Editing the BP Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-32
Miscellaneous Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-33
Editing the Reason for Test, Medication Library . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-33
Editing the Interpretation Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-34
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Spirometry Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-35
Acquisition Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-35
Miscellaneous Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-36
Editing the Reason for Test, Medication Library . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-36
Editing the Interpretation Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-37
Custom Setups, Factory Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-38

Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-38
Load or Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-39
Load the Factory Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-39
System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-40

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-40
Adjusting the Screen Size for Widescreen Monitors . . . . . . . . .12-42
User Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-43
Receiving Resting ECGs from Other ECG Devices . . . . . . . . . .12-45
Copying Patient Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-48
Archiving Patient Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-49
Compressing Patient Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-50
Changing System Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-50
Procedure Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-51
Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-52
Devices Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-53
Modem Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-54
MUSE Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-55
Option Code Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-58
Country Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-59
EMR Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-60
Connectivity Server Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-61
Adding Inbound Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-62
DICOM Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-63
A Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning, Disinfection, and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Equipment Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Before Each Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Technical Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Disposal at the End of Its Service Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
B Miscellaneous
Connecting Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
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Bicycle Ergometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
Connecting ERGOLINE 900/900 L/900 EL Ergometers to the System
B-3
Treadmills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
Blood Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4
SpO2 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
ECG Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
Laser Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
Printers in a Network Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6
Application Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

General Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6
Recording ECGs of Pacemaker Patients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6
Recording ECGs During Defibrillation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7
Exercise Test Interpretation (XTI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
Duke Treadmill Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-9

References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-10
Risk Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11
Spirometry Reference Value Equations, Interpretation Modes, Measurements B-13

Reference Value Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-13
ECCS/Zapletal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-13
NHANESIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-13
Knudson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-14
Forche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-14
Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-14
Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-15
Interpretation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-16
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-16
CHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-18
Definition of Spirometry Test Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-19
Installing the Program in a Network Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-20
Remote Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-22
Virus Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-22
Direct Fax Transmission of Printer Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-23
Related Physician’s Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-24
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Order Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
D Technical Description
Technical Specifications – CASE System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
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About This Manual
About This Manual

Revision History
This manual is subject to the GE Healthcare change order service. The
revision code, a letter that follows the document part number, changes
with every update of the manual.
Table 1: Revision History
Part No./
Date Comment
Revision
2060290-201-A 2015-09-11 Initial release.
2060290-201-B 2015-11-18 Updated manual for help file.
2060290-201C 2017-06-22 Updated manual for hardware design changes.
Manual Purpose
This manual contains the instructions necessary to operate the
equipment safely and in accordance with its function and intended use.
Where necessary the manual identifies additional sources of relevant

information and/or technical assistance.
Intended Audience
This manual is geared for clinical professionals. Clinical professionals
are expected to have working knowledge of medical procedures,
practices, and terminology as required for completing these
examinations.
Illustrations
All illustrations in this manual are provided as examples only. They may
not necessarily reflect your equipment setup or data displayed.
All names appearing in examples and illustrations are fictitious. The use
of any real person's name is purely coincidental.
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Intended Use
 CASE is intended to be used by trained operators under direct
supervision of a licensed health care practitioner on adult and
pediatric patients.
 CASE is designed to acquire, process, record, archive, analyze and
output ECG data (12 and 15 leads) during a period of physiologic
stress or during a resting ECG test and acquire data from ancillary
devices, such as spirometry and ambulatory blood pressure devices.
Furthermore, it provides median morphology recordings and records
ECG in real-time with and without arrhythmia detection.
 The arrhythmia detection algorithm of CASE is provided to the user
for the convenience of automatic detection of arrhythmias but does
not provide alarms.
 CASE provides the control of external devices. These are typically
treadmills and bicycle ergometers. Additionally, CASE
communicates with centralized electronic/digital storage systems via
data networks.
WARNING
Patient Hazard—Do not use the digital or analog outputs
to control therapeutic devices such as defibrillators.
 CASE provides a user-selectable option for printouts of prognostic

scores on selected reports. Vector loops are also available.
 CASE can be configured in a network environment for multiple
CASE and CardioSoft/CS stations allowing the user to create a
central database of patient demographics and collected patient
physiological data.
 CASE is intended to be used primarily in the hospital. However, it
can also be used in clinics, physician offices, outreach centers or
wherever exercise stress testing, ECG, spirometry or ambulatory
blood pressure testing is performed.
 CASE offers no diagnostic opinion to the user. Instead it provides
interpretive statements of morphology, rhythm, and conduction for
which the physician renders his/her own medical opinion.
 CASE is not intended to be used as a transport device or for home
use.
 CASE is not intended for use as a vital signs physiological monitor.
 CASE is not intended for intracardiac use.
 CASE is not intended for use as an emergency device.
 CASE will not cause abnormal operation of a patient's cardiac
pacemaker or other electronic stimulators.
 CASE is not intended for use with high frequency surgical units.
Disconnect the patient from CASE before using the high frequency
surgical unit.
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General Information
 This manual is an integral part of the device. It should always be
kept near the device. Close observance of the information given in
the manual is a prerequisite for proper device performance and
correct operation and ensures patient and operator safety. Please
read the manual once in its entirety, because information pertinent
to several chapters is given only once.
 To ensure maximum patient safety, interference-free operation and
the specified measuring accuracy, we recommend using only original
GE Healthcare accessories. The user is responsible for application of
accessories from other manufacturers.
 The warranty does not cover damage resulting from the use of
unsuitable accessories and consumables from other manufacturers.
 GE Healthcare is responsible for the effects on safety, reliability, and
performance of the device, only if:
 assembly operations, extensions, readjustments, modifications,
or repairs are carried out by GE Healthcare or by persons
authorized by GE Healthcare.
 the electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the
requirements of the appropriate regulations, and
 the device is used in accordance with the instructions given in
this manual.
 This equipment is protected against the effects of cardiac
defibrillator discharge to ensure recovery as required by test
standards.
 Accuracy of the Input Signal Reproduction
 Recording speed accuracy is tested using the method described in
IEC 60601-2-51 sub-clause 51.108.4.4. The maximum error is +/-
5 %.
 Frequency Response is tested according to IEC 60601-2-51 sub-
clause 51.107.1 conforming to the specifications of sub-clause
51.107.1.1.
 Modulating Effects in the Digital System

This device uses digital sampling techniques that may produce some
variation in amplitude of Q, R, and/or S waves. This effect may be
particularly noticeable in pediatric recordings. If this phenomenon is
observed, the clinician should be aware that the origin of amplitude
variations is not entirely physiologic. For measuring voltages of Q, R,
and S waves, it is advisable to use the QRS complexes with the
largest deflection of the particular waves.
 Contact GE Healthcare for information before connecting any devices

to this system that are not recommended in this manual.
 Parts and accessories used must meet the requirements of the
applicable IEC 60601 series safety standards, and/or the system
configuration must meet the requirements of the IEC 60601-1-1
medical electrical systems standard.
 The use of accessories not complying with the equivalent safety
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requirements of this equipment may lead to a reduced level of safety

of the resulting system. Considerations relating to the choice shall
include:
 use of the accessory in the patient vicinity and
 evidence that the safety certification of the accessory has been
performed in accordance to the appropriate IEC 60601-1 and/or
IEC 60601-1-1 harmonized national standard.
Definition
The terms Danger, Warning, and Caution are used throughout this
manual to point out hazards and to designate a degree or level of
seriousness. Familiarize yourself with their definitions and significance.
Hazard is defined as a source of potential injury to a person.
The safety statements presented in this chapter refer to the equipment

in general.
The order in which safety statements are presented in no way implies

order of importance.
Danger — indicates an imminent hazard which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.
Warning — indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution — indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not

avoided, may result in minor personal injury or product/property
damage.
Danger
Explosion Hazard — The device is not designed for use in
areas of medical locations where an explosion hazard
may occur. An explosion hazard may result from the use
of flammable anesthetics, skin cleansing agents and
disinfectants. Furthermore, the device is suitable for
application in an oxygen-enriched atmosphere only with
certain restrictions. The atmosphere is considered to be
oxygen-enriched when the room air contains more than
25 % of oxygen or nitrous oxide.
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Warning
Shock Hazard — Observe the following warnings. Failure
to do so endangers the lives of the patient, the user, and
other persons present.
 Only specially trained technical staff is authorized to

open the connector access panel.
 Before putting the device into operation, the operator

is required to ascertain that it is in correct working
order and operating condition. The cables, in
particular, must be checked for damage. Damaged
cables and connectors must be replaced immediately.
 When disconnecting the device from the power line,

remove the plug from the wall outlet, before
disconnecting the cable from the device. Otherwise
there is a risk of coming in contact with line voltage
by inadvertently introducing metal parts in the
socket of the power cord.
 Do not use extension cables with multiple portable

socket outlet (MPSO).
 In the patient vicinity, the printer installed on the

system cart must meet the requirements of IEC
60601, or it must be a GE Healthcare modified
printer with a connected protective earth conductor
(potential equalization). Observe the installation
instructions supplied with the printer.
 All devices of a system must be connected to the same

power supply circuit. Devices that are not connected
to the same circuit must be electrically isolated for
operation (electrically isolated RS 232 interface); this
requirement does not apply in the USA.
 The device is not intended for intracardiac use.
 All bicycle ergometers and treadmills connected to

the system must meet the requirements of IEC
60601-1. CASE and the connected bicycle ergometer
or treadmill must be connected to the same electric
circuit via separate wall outlets; this requirement
does not apply in the USA.
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Warning
Shock Hazard — Observe the following warnings. Failure
 All modems connected to the system must meet the

requirements of IEC 60950 or UL1950. The specific
regulations valid in your country must also be
observed.
 The modem must be installed within the medical

location, but not in the patient vicinity.
 Disconnect the patient from the system while

sending data via the modem.
 Devices may only be connected with each other or to

parts of systems when it has been made certain that
there is no danger to the patient, the operator, or the
environment as a result. In those instances where
there is any element of doubt concerning the safety of
connected devices, the user must contact the
manufacturers concerned or other informed experts
as to whether there is any possible danger to the
patient, the operator, or the environment as a result
of the proposed combination of devices. Standards
IEC 60601-1-1/EN 60601-1-1 must be complied with
in all cases.
 For connection of the system cart to a network, a

transceiver according to IEC 60601-1 or IEC 60601-1-
1 must be used.
 Liquids must not be allowed to enter the device. If

liquids have entered the device, take it out of service
and have it checked by a service technician before
using it again.
 Refer servicing to authorized service personnel. Do

not open the device. There are no user-replaceable
components inside the device.
 Do not insert objects of any kind into the slots of the

housing. They may touch live components and you
might suffer an electric shock, cause fire, or damage
the device.
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Warning
Shock Hazard — Observe the following warning. Failure
 Use only the original GE Healthcare patient cable.

Do not connect other signal sources to the cable.
Warning
Patient Hazard — During exercise tests, a defibrillator
and a pacemaker, both checked for proper functioning,
should be kept at hand.
Patient Hazard — The operator must be capable of using

the equipment properly.
Interpretation Hazard — A qualified physician must

overread computer-generated tracings. Computerized
interpretation is only significant when used in
conjunction with clinical findings.
Risk of Suffocation — Dispose of the packaging material,

observing the applicable waste-control regulations and
keeping it out of children's reach.
Risk of Poisoning — Follow all manufacturer instructions

for preparing and storing chemicals required for the
application or maintenance of the device, and store all
chemicals in their original containers to prevent
poisoning risk.
Risk of Injury — Do not use the flat-panel monitor if its

housing is damaged or if liquids have entered. The flat-
panel monitor has no additional safety precautions
against the ingress of liquids.
Risk of Injury — If the monitor screen is broken, avoid

contact with the liquid crystal.
RF Interference — Known RF sources, such as cell

phones, radio or TV stations, and two-way radios, may
cause unexpected or adverse operation of this device.
Consult qualified personnel regarding system
configuration.
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Caution
Equipment Damage — Before connecting the device to
the power line, check that the voltage and frequency
ratings of your power line match those indicated on the
device label.
Equipment Damage — Do not set up CASE in the direct

vicinity of a window. Rain, humidity and sunlight may
damage CASE. Do not operate CASE in the vicinity of
heating appliances (radiators). Do not block air vents and
do not place any objects on the monitor or equipment
damage could result.
Equipment Damage — Do not exert pressure on the

monitor screen. Excessive pressure may damage the
display.
Loss of Data — To avoid loss of data, make a daily

backup of the program and database folders (as
determined during installation).
Equipment Damage — Set up the device in a location

which affords sufficient ventilation. The ventilation
openings of the device must not be obstructed. The
ambient conditions must be ensured at all times.
Restricted Sale — In the USA, U.S. Federal Law restricts

this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Password Protection — If access to the system is

protected with a password, the password must be stored
in a secure place and made available to registered system
users.
Acquisition Module — Use CASE only in conjunction

with the CAM-14 acquisition module.
Equipment Configuration — The equipment or system

should not be used adjacent to, or stacked with other
equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, test
the equipment or system to verify normal operation.
The product is compliant with EN/IEC 60601-1-2 and applicable

amendments. Refer to the Electromagnetic Immunity information in this
product’s service manual.
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Classification
Type of protection against electrical shock class I
Degree of protection against electrical Type BF, defibrillation-proof applied

shock parts - ECG leads
Degree of protection against harmful enclosed equipment without protection

ingress of water against ingress of water
Degree of safety of application in the Not suitable for use in the presence of a
presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture flammable anesthetic mixture with air or
with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
Method(s) of sterilization or disinfection sterilization: not applicable

recommended by the manufacturer disinfection: see Appendix A
Mode of operation continuous operation
Equipment Symbols
Note
Some of the symbols may not appear on all equipment.
Caution, consult accompanying documents.
Consult instructions for use.
Type CF signal input, defibrillation-proof.
Follow Instructions For Use

Read and understand the operator's manual before using the device or
product.
As a mandatory action sign, this symbol is identified by a blue
background and white symbol.
Type BF signal input, defibrillation-proof.
Mains power switch (ON - OFF)
Potential equalization pin
Protective earth terminal
Caution! High Voltage!
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Signal input
Signal output
Fuse
12V 12 V DC
The number found under this symbol is the date of manufacture in the YYYY-
MM format.
Medical Equipment — Classified with respect to electric shock, fire and
mechanical hazards only in accordance with UL 60601-1/CAN/CSA C22.2
No. 601.1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601-2-25, IEC 60601-2-25, IEC 60601-1-1.
Authorized representative in the European Community.
CE marked per the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC of the European

Union.
Manufacturer’s identification
Order number
REV Revision letter
Serial number
Ident number
Lot number
Unique Device Identification is a unique marking for identification of the

medical device.
Mass
This symbol indicates that the waste of electrical and electronic equipment
must not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste and must be collected
separately. Please contact an authorized representative of the manufacturer
for information concerning the decommissioning of your equipment.
China RoHS pollution control label
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Eurasian Conformity mark.

Conformity to applicable technical regulations of Customs Union.
This symbol indicates that the device was tested and certified according to
the Russian safety standards specified by GOST.
For use by or on the order of a physician, or persons licensed by U.S. law.
Supplies and Accessories

Refer to the Supplies and Accessories Guide, Diagnostic Cardiology, for
supplies and accessories, ordering, safety, and cleaning information for
your device.
Biocompatibility
All parts of the product and all accessories described in this manual that
come in contact with the patient during the intended use of the product,
fulfill the biocompatibility requirements of the applicable standards. If
you have questions in this matter, please contact GE Healthcare or its
representatives.
Technical Maintenance
For technical data and other detailed technical information, please refer
to the Service Manual.
Legal Notice
Our equipment contains several fields which can be filled in before
performing an ECG. Some of these fields must be filled in before
performing an exam, some are optional and therefore left to the user to
assess whether they are needed to perform the exam. A field RACE is one
of these optional fields. It has been acknowledged by the medical
profession as useful to analyze some pathologies. You should be aware
that, in some jurisdictions, the processing of data revealing an
individual’s racial origin is subject to legal requirements, such as
obtaining the patient’s prior consent. If you elect to collect this type of
data, it is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with all
applicable legal requirements.
Security Patches
Please visit the GE Healthcare Product Security Database regularly and
search it for security patches for your product in order to keep the
operating system up to date and ensure its integrity. Download the

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security patch compatible with your operating system and install it on

your system.
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Service Information
Service Requirements
Refer equipment servicing to GE Healthcare authorized service
personnel only. Any unauthorized attempt to repair equipment under
warranty voids that warranty.
It is the user's responsibility to report the need for service to GE

Healthcare or to one of the authorized agents.
Equipment Identification
Every GE Healthcare device has a unique serial number for
identification. The serial number appears on the device label.
Fomat A is shown below.
D 1 XX 0005 G XX
Month Manufactured Year Manufactured Product Code Product Sequence Number Division Device Characteristics
A = January 1 = 2001 Two-character Manufacturing number One or 2 letters that further
B = February 2 = 2002 product (of total units manufactured.) describe the unit, for
C = March 3 = 2003 descriptor example:
D = April (and so on) P = prototype not conforming
E = May to marketing specification
F = June R = refurbished equipment
G = July S = special product
H = August documented under Specials
J = September part numbers
K = October U = upgraded unit
L = November
M = December
Format B is shown below.

### ## ## #### # #
A B C D E F
A Product Code
B Year Manufactured (00-99)
00 = 2000, 01 = 2001, 02 = 2002 (and so on)
C Fiscal Week Manufactured
D Production Sequence Number
E Manufacturing Site
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CASE System
Front View
H
D
I
E
01A
A Monitor
B Function keypad
C Paper tray
D Console for PC keyboard and mouse
E Power button (non-breaking of AC power)
F Wheel locks
G Thermal writer
H USB drives (2)
I Acquisition module holder
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Rear View
02A
K Connector access panel

L Equipotential pin, power inlet with fuses, mains switch
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Putting the CASE System Into Service

Connecting the System Components
Warning
Shock Hazard — Only technical staff is authorized to
open the access panel.
1. Connect the cables to the system components and secure the

connections with retaining screws.
2. Guide the cables through the opening in the access panel and connect
them to the appropriate ports as shown on the reference diagram.
3. Close the panel.
Cable clamps
Reference
diagram
Note
Coil the excess cable for storage as shown above. DO NOT squeeze
the cables when closing the access panel.
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Mains Connection, Power Up, Functional Test

Note
Before powering the system up, read the safety information in
section “Safety Information” on page 1-4.
Power inlet
Mains power
switch Potential
equalization pin
85A
Cable clamp
Back Panel
1. Connect CASE to the power line and secure the power cord with the
clamp provided.
Note
DO NOT turn the system on yet.
2. Connect the system to the potential equalization system.

3. Connect all other system components to the power line and put them
into operation as outlined in the respective operator manuals.
4. Turn on the mains power switch on the back of the system.
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Power button
Side Panel
5. Turn on CASE with the power button on the side panel. The program
will start up automatically and the Windows screen appears.
6. Log on to the system.
7. Double-click the CASE icon.
8. If the local database window appears, click Cancel.
9. The initial CASE screen will appear.
When you see the initial CASE screen (see “Initial Screen” on page 2-16)
and no error message appears, the system is operational.
Note
 The screen saver is automatically disabled during ECG
acquisition.
 Scan the hard drive for viruses once a week.
 Run a functional test on a regular basis (about once a month);
this includes an inspection of the cables and other accessories for
signs of damage.
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Switching the System Off

Exit the CASE program:
1. Click Quit program.

2. Confirm the displayed message by clicking Yes: The system will
automatically shut down.
087A
Warning
Loss of Data — Improper shutdown of the CASE system,
e.g., turning the system off with the mains power switch
before all programs are closed, may damage the
databases.
Note
Turn off CASE with the mains power switch only if it will not be used
for a prolonged period of time. This switch disconnects the system
from mains power.
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Function Keypad
The function keypad contains the keys necessary to operate the
ergometer/treadmill, to control the exercise test and print reports.
52A
Following is a brief explanation of the key functions. For details on

conducting an exercise test with the keypad, please refer to section
“Before the Test” on page 6-9.
Note
Press F2 to display a softkey panel at the bottom of exercise test
screens. These softkeys can be used to control the exercise test. The
softkeys are activated by clicking. With ↑ + F2 or Esc you can
remove the softkey panel from the screen.
Symbol Description
Press pretest to initiate the pretest phase and to advance through the
pretest stages (to return to the preceding pretest stage, press longer than
2 seconds).
Press exercise to initiate the exercise phase and to advance through the
individual stages of the exercise phase.
Press recovery to initiate the recovery phase and to advance through the
individual stages of the recovery phase.
Press test end to terminate the test and to initiate the printout of the final
reports.
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Symbol Description
Press hold stage to maintain the current stage (automatic stage

sequencing is stopped). Press again to turn off stage hold.
Press new test to prepare the system for a new patient/a new test.
Press comment to enable entry of additional information and values for

the user-defined columns of the tabular summary (see “Configuring the
Tabular Summary” on page 12-14).
Press enter BP to enter the patient's blood pressure.
Press 12 lead to record a 10-second ECG (5 seconds from memory, 5

seconds from when key was pressed).
Press medians to record a medians report.
Press rhythm to record a continuous, real-time ECG rhythm strip

(terminate recording with stop writer).
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Symbol Description
Press 12SL analysis to initiate a 12SL report (includes measurement

report and interpretation - only available during pretest and recovery
phases).
Press arrhy doc to enable or disable automatic arrhythmia reporting (a

one-page arrhythmia report is printed on the thermal writer on occurrence
of an arrhythmia).
Press speed w+ or w- to increase or decrease the treadmill speed or

ergometer workload.
Press grade up or down to increase or decrease the treadmill grade.
Press start tmill or STOP tmill to start or stop the belt. When restarted
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Desk Light
The CASE exercise testing system work surface and function keypad are
both equipped with lighting.
Press the button to turn the lighting on and off.
Note
The desk light turns off automatically after approximately one hour
of keypad inactivity.
Preparing the Acquisition Module
29A
1. Attach the lead label stickers to the acquisition module.
 There is one set of lead label stickers with AHA labeling and one
set with IEC labeling.
2. Connect the patient cable to the acquisition module.
 To remove the cable from the acquisition module, press in the
spring lock located on the side of the cable.
3. Plug the individual lead wires into the acquisition module and
connect the electrode clips to the BNC sockets of the lead wires.
 Observe the lead labels: the labels on the cable and on the
acquisition module must be identical.
 Having connected the electrode clips to the BNC sockets, turn
them 45° clockwise so that they lock into place.
4. Screw the supplied acquisition module holder to the right side of the
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Caution
Proper Leadwire Connection — Improper connection will
cause inaccuracies in the ECG.
Trace each individual leadwire from its acquisition

module label to the colored connector and then to the
proper electrode to ensure that it is matched to the
correct label location.
Note
The ECG signal input is isolated and defibrillation-proof only in
conjunction with the CAM-14 acquisition module (type BF).

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Note
A stripe appears on the writer paper when only 20 feet (7 m) of paper
are left.
1. Push the release lever to the right to open the paper compartment
lid.
Caution
The lid has a gas spring and opens automatically.
063A
2. Place fanfold paper in the paper storage compartment such that

 the oblong hole in the paper is at the back
 the blank side faces toward the roller
 the first fold is on the left.
064A
3. Allow approximately 3 to 4 inches (10 cm) of paper to extend out of

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4. Hold the protruding paper sheet with your right hand and close the
lid with your left hand: you must hear the lid lock into place. Then
the paper will be transported to the next cue hole.
066A
5. The writer is now ready for operation.
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Initial Screen
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
06A
A New Test - Click to start a new test.
Local Database - Click to display the contents of the local database for
B
selection of a patient and test.
C
Archived Data - Click to view patient records archived on a CD-ROM.
D MUSE Browser - Click to display the MUSE system database.
Operator's Manual - Click to display the Operator's Manual (see “Viewing

E
and Printing the Operator's Manual” on page 2-17).
System Configuration - Click to display the System Configuration menu
F
(see “System Configuration” on page 12-40).
Remote View - Click to view exercise tests performed at remote stations
G (see section “Monitoring of Remote Exercise Test Workstations” on page
6-60).
H Quit Program - Click to exit from the program.
Note
For system users not familiar with handling the PC mouse, the basic
functions are explained on the next page.
Refer to section “Country Settings Tab” on page 12-59 for

information on selecting the language and on toggling between text

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Viewing and Printing the Operator's Manual
labels and icons, or right-click any button to toggle between text

labels and icons.
Viewing and Printing the Operator's Manual

The CASE operator's manual is available on the system.
Click Operator's Manual on the initial screen to display the document.
The system will load the Acrobat Reader program and display the title
page of the operator's manual. Use the controls explained below to
navigate through the document.
Note
Clicking a chapter headline in the operator manual's table of
contents takes you directly to the corresponding chapter. Clicking an
index entry will also display the corresponding page of the manual.
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A Pages back or forward through the document.

B Takes you directly to the first or last page of the document.
C Undoes a change of page or view.
To print the document:
1. Select File in the menu bar, then Print.
2. In the print dialog, choose the print options:
 the Print Range (all pages, the current page, or a section of the
document)
 the print quality
 the number of copies.
3. Click OK to initiate the printout.
Online Help
On many screens you will find a Help button. Click the button to display
a context-sensitive Help window.
Note
The online help implemented in the software provides information
about using the program. For safety information, please refer to the
Operator Manual and all other documents supplied with the product.

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Software Options
Software Options
Many features are available as options which can be unlocked to enhance
the CASE functionality. Following is a list of these optional features. For
details, please contact your Sales Representative.
RESI (Resting ECG Interpretation)

 interpretation of the measured resting ECG with detailed
explanations
 medication and patient's age are taken into account
 reanalysis after manual editing of the measuring marks (not
with 12SL)
ERGM (Remote View)

 during an exercise test, data is continuously sent via the network
 the following information is available at any of the workstations
in the network:
- station name
- 12-lead ECG, leads selectable
- information on the exercise test and ergometer
- HR and blood pressure
EGMO (Storage of the Full Disclosure ECG)

 continuous storage of a maximum of 15 leads
 color-coded arrhythmias
 any segment of the full disclosure ECG can be zoomed and stored
NETS (Data Storage on Network Server)

 storage of examination data on low-volume server (< 3000
examinations)
 storage of examination data in the MUSE database
 use of the MUSE patient list to retrieve data
NET2 (Data Storage on File Server)

 storage of examination data on medium-volume server (< 15,000
examinations)
 pre-condition: NETS required
NET3 (Data Storage on File Server)

 storage of examination data on high-volume server (unlimited
number of examinations)
 pre-condition: NET2 required
ARRY (Arrhythmia Documentation)

 arrhythmia documentation during exercise tests

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2DWF (2D Waterfall Display)

 waterfall display during exercise tests and in exercise test report
BRWS (MUSE Browser)

 Internet browser for access to the MUSE system
RISK (Risk Factors)

 calculation of coronary heart disease and stroke risk factors
 Duke Treadmill Score
EXPD (Data Export)

 export of examinations in XML or EXCEL file format
EPDF (Report Export as PDF File)

 export of report as a PDF formatted file (we recommend Acrobat
V5.0 at minimum)
EWRD (Report Export as Word File)

 export of the configured report as a Word formatted file
CDRW (Data Export to External Archive)
DSPC (Display Configuration)

 configuration of the vital-signs window
ITBL (In-Test Tabular Summary)

 display of the tabular summary during exercise tests
ITRD (In-Test Trend)

 display of trends during exercise tests
PRVT (Previous Test Retrieval)

 display of the previous exercise test during an exercise test
TWAA (T-Wave Alternans)

 T-wave alternans analysis of an exercise test
 required option code: EGMO
THWR (Thermal Writer)
ERG2 (Exercise Test AT)

 ST measurement, arrhythmia (6/12 leads)
 installed by default
ERG3 (Exercise Test Expert Mode)

 manual editing of the E, J, and post-J point
 direct cross-referencing from the trends to the full disclosure
ECG (final report)

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 15-lead exercise test
ECGH (ECG History)

 display of the median beats from up to 5 selected resting ECGs
for comparison or printout
 3D presentation of the median beat for serial comparison
XEMR (EMR Interface)

 software package for communication with the EMR interface
DICM (DICOM Interface)

 software package for communication with the DICOM interface
STHY (ST/HT Hysteresis)

 4 more exercise stress test values (ST/HR hysteresis, HR
recovery, HR reserve used, FVE recovery)
EXTI (Exercise Test Interpretation XTI)

 evaluation of the exercise stress test with respect to:
- risk of mortality
- functional capacity
- coronary heart disease
 required option codes: ERG2, STHY

 recommended option codes: TWAA, RISK
ESPI (Ergospirometry)
 software package for control of an external ergospirometry
program

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Applying Electrodes - The Basics
Applying Electrodes - The Basics

Careful application of the electrodes is a prerequisite for obtaining a
noise-free ECG. In exercise testing, careful preparation of the patient's
skin is a must (see “Preparing the Patient's Skin” on page 3-4).
For resting ECGs, use GE Healthcare’s electrode application system.
Use only the GE Healthcare-recommended electrodes and contact

agents.
The signal acquisition screen will show the applied electrodes and the
signal quality after the right-arm electrode has been applied. When the
right-arm electrode becomes detached, the system behaves as if all
electrodes were disconnected.
Observe the information given in sections “Recording ECGs of

Pacemaker Patients” on page B-6 and “Recording ECGs During
Defibrillation” on page B-7.
WARNING
Strangulation Hazard — Route cables and tubes away
from patient's throat to avoid possible strangulation.
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Preparing the Patient's Skin
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1. Shave any hair from each electrode site and degrease each site with
alcohol.
2. Remove the epidermal skin layer at each site. Use an abrasive pad or
skin prep cream (for example, EPICONT, Part no. 217 083 12).
CAUTION
Skin Lesions — Do not rub the skin vigorously to avoid
inflammation or bleeding.
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Applying Electrodes
Lead Labels on the Acquisition Module
CAM-14
AHA Label IEC Label
RL N
RA R
LA L
LL F
V1 C1
V2 C2
V3 C3
V4 C4
V5 C5
V6 C6
A1 A1
A2 A2
A3 A3
A4 A4
CAUTION
Proper Leadwire Connection — Improper connection will
cause inaccuracies in the ECG.
Trace each individual leadwire from its acquisition

module label to the colored connector and then to the
proper electrode to ensure that it is matched to the
correct label location.
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Standard 12 Lead Electrode Placement
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AHA Label IEC Label Electrode Placement

A V1 red C1 red Fourth intercostal space at the right sternal border.
B V2 yellow C2 yellow Fourth intercostal space at the left sternal border.
C V3 green C3 green Midway between sites B and D.
D V4 blue C4 brown Mid-clavicular line in the fifth intercostal space.
E V5 orange C5 black Anterior axillary line on the same horizontal level
as D.
F V6 purple C6 purple Mid-axillary line on the same horizontal level as D.
G LA black L yellow Left arm (resting ECG).
J RA white R red Right arm (resting ECG).
H LL red F green Left foot (resting ECG).
I RL green N black Right foot (resting ECG).
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Standard 15 Lead Electrode Placement

Standard leads + right, recommended for pediatric ECGs.
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A V1 red C1 red Fourth intercostal space at the right sternal
border.
E V5 orange C5 black Anterior axillary line on the same horizontal level
as D.
F V6 purple C6 purple Mid-axillary line on the same horizontal level as
D.
G LA black L yellow Left arm (resting ECG).
J RA white R red Right arm (resting ECG).
H LL red F green Left foot (resting ECG).
I RL green N black Right foot (resting ECG).
K/A3 V3R gray C3R gray Opposite of C.
L/A2 V4R gray C4R gray Opposite of D.
M/A1 V7 gray C7 gray Left posterior axillary line at the level of D.
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MASON-LIKAR Lead Electrode Placement

(Modified Standard Leads for Exercise Tests)
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A V1 red C1 red Fourth intercostal space at the right sternal border.
E V5 orange C5 black Anterior axillary line on the same horizontal level as
D.
F V6 purple C6 purple Mid-axillary line on the same horizontal level as D
and E.
G LA black L yellow Slightly below the right and left clavicle.
J RA white R red
H LL red F green Lower edge of the rib cage, or at the level of the
I RL green N black umbilicus at the left and right mid-clavicular lines.
Note
The ECG recorded with the torso placement of the limb lead
electrodes may differ from that recorded with the electrodes on the
limbs. Affected characteristics are the Q-waves and the frontal axes,
whereas ST levels are unlikely to change.
This lead placement is the preferred placement for exercise stress
tests on treadmills or bicycles with patients in the supine or half-
supine position.
For upright bicycle exercise stress tests it is recommended to apply
the limb leads on the back, opposite the limb electrode positions
shown above.
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FRANK X, Y, Z Lead Electrode Placement

To record the orthogonal FRANK leads X, Y, and Z, apply electrodes G
(A3), B (A2), J (A4) and I (A1) in addition to the standard lead electrodes.
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A LA black L yellow Below the clavicle.
H RA white R red
B/A2 E orange E light blue Sternum at the level of C and D.
C V4 blue C4 brown Mid-clavicular line in the fifth intercostal space.
D V6 purple C6 purple Left mid-axillary line on the same horizontal level as
C.
E LL red F green Right and left thighs.
F RL green N black
G/A3 I orange I light blue Right mid-axillary line on the same horizontal level
as C and D.
I/A1 H orange H light blue Neck, avoid carotid artery and jugular vein.
J/A4 M orange M light blue Center of spine on the same horizontal level as C
and D.
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NEHB Lead Electrode Placement

For acquisition of the NEHB leads electrodes A/A1 and B/A2 must be
applied in addition to the standard lead electrodes (C equals V4/C4).
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A/A1 A1 orange Nst white Attachment point of 2nd rib to right sternal edge.
B/A2 A2 orange Nax white Fifth intercostal space on the left posterior axillary
line. (Same position as V7/C7.)
C V4 blue Nap white Mid-clavicular line in the fifth intercostal space.
(C4) (Same position as V4/C4.)
Depending on the selected number of leads the leads are recorded as

follows (see section “Modifying the Lead Sequence” on page 12-7 or
“Modifying the Lead Sequence” on page 12-17).
Lead 12-Lead Monitoring 15-Lead Monitoring

D channel 7 channel 13
A channel 8 channel 14
J channel 9 channel 15

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CM5, CC5, ML (CML) Auxiliary Lead Electrode Placement

In addition to the standard electrodes, apply one electrode on the
sternum (A1) and one in location V5R/C5R (A2).
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Electrode Electrode Placement

A1 (Nst) Mid-sternum at the second intercostal space.
A2 (Nax) In the fifth intercostal space in the right, anterior axillary line (V5F/
C5R).

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CM5, CC5, CH (CMH) Auxiliary Lead Electrode Placement

In addition to the standard electrodes, apply one electrode on the
sternum (A1), one in location V5R/C5R (A2) and one on the neck (A3).
38A
Electrode Electrode Placement

A1 Mid-sternum at the second intercostal space.
A2 In the fifth intercostal space in the right, anterior axillary line (V5F/
C5R).
A3 On either side of the neck or anywhere above the shoulders.

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Attach the acquisition module to the patient as shown above.
Open the buckle to loosen the belt.
Note
The functions of buttons 1 and 2 on the acquisition module vary with
the test performed:
Resting ECG:
Button 1: initiates ECG analysis
Button 2: initiates a rhythm report
Button 3: stops the writer
Exercise Test:
For exercise tests, different tasks can be assigned to the buttons (see
“Miscellaneous 1 Tab” on page 12-24). The default functions of the
buttons are:
Button 1: initiates 12-lead report
Button 2: initiates a rhythm report
Button 3: stops the writer

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Record and Test Type
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Overview
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Note
Before running a new test, you are required to select a patient record
from the database or to enter a new patient. Depending on the
system configuration you will be working with the local database of
the system or with the database of the MUSE system. When you
select New Test on the initial screen, a window opens where you
select the patient record and test type or enter a new patient.
A Click next page/previous page to display more patient records.

B The bar cursor highlights a patient record.
C Text boxes for the patient's Last Name/Patient ID.
D Option buttons for selection of the test type (see “Devices Tab” on page 12-53).
E Click New Test to select the highlighted patient and go to the acquisition screen of
the selected test type.
F Click New Patient to activate the area for entry of patient information.
G Click Delete to delete the highlighted patient record from the database.
H Click Cancel to clear the window.
I Click Accept to save the new or edited patient information to the database.
J Area for entry of patient information.
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1. Enter the patient's last name or the patient ID to find a particular

patient. It is sufficient to enter the first letters or numbers.
2. Select the test type.
3. Check the patient information. If it needs to be modified:
a. Type over the current data and
b. click Accept.
4. Follow these steps to start a test with the selected patient:
a. Click New Test or
b. press Enter.
5. As an alternative you can select a patient by double-clicking the
name.
6. If you are working with the keyboard only:
a. Select the test type with the cursor keys
b. press the Tab key
c. enter the patient's name and
d. confirm the selection with Enter.
Note
Once you have selected your patient, the acquisition screen for the
new test will appear.
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Retrieving a Patient Record from the MUSE System

Database
When you click New Test on the initial screen, the patient selection
window will appear. Patient record and test type are basically selected in
the same way as from the local database (see previous page).
The patient selection window has one additional button: Order List (see
next page).
Note
 This is an optional feature.
 When you enter a new patient or edit patient information, the
data is first saved to the local database. The data will appear in
the MUSE system only after you have transferred the test to
MUSE and confirmed the data there.
 Please refer to section “MUSE Tab” on page 12-55 for
configuration of the system to communicate with MUSE.
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Orders from the MUSE System

The Order List button allows you to view a list of orders for the
previously selected patient. If a patient was not selected, you will see the
requested orders for all patients.
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G
A Requested orders.
B Your location number.
C The list only shows orders for your location .
The list shows orders for all locations .
D The list only shows orders for the selected test type .
The list shows all orders .
E The list only shows orders for the selected patient .
The list shows orders for all patients .
F The list will be updated according to the current search criteria. After changing
the search criteria, you can press the Enter key to start the search.
G The test of the selected order will be started. If you do not change the search
criteria, you can directly press the Enter key to start the search.
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Entering a New Patient
Entering a New Patient
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1. Click New Patient.

2. Enter the patient’s Last Name. Press the Tab key after each entry to
move to the next text box.
3. Enter the patient’s first name
4. Enter the Patient ID.
a. To do so, either use the keyboard or
b. instruct the system to generate a random number (select the dice
with the Tab key and press the spacebar).
5. Enter the date of birth, height and weight.
6. If your patient is wearing a pacemaker, apply a check mark in the
Pacemaker check box, using the spacebar ( ) (see also p. 6-11).
7. Enter the patient’s gender with "m" (male) or "f" (female).
8. Click Accept to save the patient record to the database.
9. Select the test type.
10. Click New Test. The acquisition screen for the new test appears.
Note
 The system will automatically capitalize the first letter of the
first and last names.
 The patient record cannot be created without an ID number. If at
all possible, also enter the patient's last name, first name, date of
birth and gender to allow the system to perform the necessary
calculations when evaluating the test results.
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Patient Records of External Programs
Patient Records of External Programs

The system only supports the GE Healthcare Holter ECG program
MARS PC as well as ndd’s external spirometry test program EasyWare.
Note
GE Healthcare is not in a position to guarantee full compatibility of
external programs with CASE.
In conjunction with external programs, the patient record is always

maintained in CASE while the external program handles the test data.
At the end of the test, CASE will only receive a summary from the
external program and save this summary with the patient record.
Before selecting the external program, choose a patient in CASE. To

change the selected patient you will have to exit the external program
and select another patient in CASE.
Dialog between CASE and the external program:
1. Start CASE.
2. Select patient.
3. Select external program on procedure selection screen (the external
program must already be configured).
4. Perform examination (e.g. Holter ECG).
5. Return to CASE, summary and recording will be assigned to the
patient record.
An external program can be activated only after it has been configured as

described in section “Devices Tab” on page 12-53.
Note
When the configuration of external programs changes, maintain the
compatibility to ensure that stored tests remain accessible.
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Entering Test Information

Overview
Depending on your system configuration, the Test Information window
will open automatically or you can display it with the Test Information
button.
These are the tabs of the menu

 Patient Information
 Test/Personnel
 Medications
Closing a tab with Cancel or OK will bring up the acquisition screen.
Patient Information Tab

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The Patient Information tab is open.
1. Verify the patient's name and ID. If the data is incorrect, click
Modify to change.
2. Enter the blood pressure readings or initiate a blood pressure
measurement with Start BP....
3. Enter a designation for the Room (5 characters max.).
4. Select a Location Number or a Location Name (names can be
configured on the MUSE tab, see “MUSE Tab” on page 12-55).
Note
You can assign a Location Name to the Location Number (see section
“MUSE Tab” on page 12-55).
Note
The Patient Information can be assigned to the patient file or only to
the pending test.
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1. Click the Test/Personnel tab.
2. Type the relevant information in the Medical History field.

3. Enter the Reason for Test or select one from the list box. Multiple
selections are permitted.
4. Type the physicians' and technician's names or select them from the
list boxes.
5. Type any Comment about the test.
6. Answer the Extra Questions.
7. Enter an Order Number. This number will appear on the printed
reports and on the Test Summary.
Note
The Reason for Test library can be edited (see section “Editing the
Reason for Test Library” on page 12-4).
You can define two Extra Questions as needed (see section

“Miscellaneous Tab” on page 12-8).
You enter the names of the physicians and of the ECG technician in
the System Configuration menu (see section “General Tab” on page
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1. Click the Medications tab.
2. Enter or choose a maximum of 5 medications.

3. Enter the medication dose.
Note
You can assign drugs to specific medication groups (see section
“Editing Medication Groups, Assigning Drug Names” on page 12-6).
Note
Entering a medication will influence the analysis with the HEART
ECG analysis program. The following medications may affect the
diagnosis:
digitalis antiarrhythmics Ic
diuretics antiarrhythmics III
psychotropics Ca channel antagonists Verapamil
steroids Ca channel antagonists Nifedipin
beta-blockers II nitrates
beta-blockers III ACE
antiarrhythmics Ia alpha-blockers
antiarrhythmics Ib cytostatics
If one or more of these medications are used, a reanalysis may

become necessary after changing the medication information.
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Recording a Resting ECG

Overview
In the upper part of the screen you see the lead check information for
verification of the ECG signal quality. All 12 or 15 leads are shown. The
schematic lead check torso allows you to verify the applied electrodes.
The actual waveform data appears in the area below.
With this modality you can acquire a 10-second resting ECG with
subsequent analysis and/or you can record the full disclosure ECG for a
period of up to 60 minutes.
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C
D
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A Lead check window

B Schematic representation of the applied electrodes:
green: correct, yellow: lead problem (high impedance), white: not used,
red: electrode disconnected or lead break (numbers indicate the
impedance value in kΩ).
C Click to enter test information.
D Click to start acquisition of the 10-second resting ECG.
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E Click to start acquisition of the full disclosure ECG.
Click to terminate acquisition of the full disclosure ECG and/or to end the
F
test and display the report.
Click to load system setups stored for different system users (see section
G
“Custom Setups, Factory Setup” on page 12-38).
Click to display the resting ECG setup menu (see section “Resting ECG
H
Setup” on page 12-3).
I Click to return to the initial screen.
J Click to select a temporary lead sequence from the list.

K Heart Rate.
Lead label: Click the label with the right mouse button to display an up/
L
down arrow for adjustment of the ECG baseline.
Status bar: controls for selection of speed/gain for writer and screen, filter
M frequency (current ECG), indication of AC line filter, Cubic Spline (if
enabled).
Selection of a temporary screen format: click with the right mouse button
N
to open the list, select a format with the left mouse button.
Click icon to freeze and release the ECG waveforms (except lead at the
O top). Measurements can be performed on frozen waveforms (see
“Measuring the ECG” on page 5-15).
Warning
Misinterpretation — Please bear in mind that filters
might also suppress diagnostically relevant portions of
the signal, as they limit the signal range. Therefore,
filters should only be enabled if necessary.
10-Second ECG with Analysis

The system continuously saves 10-s segments of the incoming ECG
signal. When you click ECG Acquisition the most recent 10 seconds will
be stored as the patient's reference ECG and analyzed. You can repeat
this operation as often as needed. The new ECG segment will always
overwrite the previous reference ECG.
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1. Enter the Test Information or verify the data.
2. Click ECG Acquisition to initiate acquisition and analysis of the 10-

second ECG.
Note
When you select ECG Acquisition before the system had time to save
10 seconds of ECG data, a bar graph will inform you of the ongoing
storage process.
The analyzed 10-second ECG appears at the top of the screen. A new tab
provides the corresponding interpretation.
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3. Check the 10-second ECG and data.
4. Select a different screen format, if necessary.

5. Display the Interpretation and check the system evaluation and ECG
measurement results.
6. If necessary, repeat the procedure with ECG Acquisition.
7. If you do not wish to record the ECG for a prolonged period of time
(see next page), click Stop FD/Post Test Review to terminate signal
acquisition.
Note
Clicking Stop FD/Post Test Review brings up the Test Summary
(see “Test Summary” on page 5-11).
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Full Disclosure ECG

You can acquire the full disclosure ECG over a maximum period of 60
minutes.
Operating Steps
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1. Click Start Full Disclosure ECG to initiate ECG storage.
2. While the full disclosure ECG is acquired:

a. You can make an ECG recording (Rhythm Writer, Stop Writer).
b. You can click Event Marker Full Disclosure to enter event marks
(vertical line).
c. The most recent arrhythmia is always displayed.
d. The remaining storage time, the total number of stored QRS
complexes and the number or arrhythmic events is displayed.
3. Click Stop FD/Post Test Review to terminate the procedure.
Note
Clicking Stop FD/Post Test Review brings up the Test Summary
(see page 5-11).

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Post Test Review

Test Summary
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A Click a tab to display the corresponding window.

B Patient Information area.
C Test Information area.
D Measurement Results area.
E Interpretation area.
F Click to display patient list for a new test.
Click to display a list with more tests of the current patient (local
G
database).
Click to display a list with more tests of the current patient (MUSE
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database system).
I Click to display the print setup window.
J Click to display a list of tests to compare with the current test.
Click to display the interpretation window where a detailed interpretation

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of the test can be generated.
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M Click to return to the initial screen.
The Modify... buttons allow you to edit or complete the data in the
respective areas.
 Patient Information: The Patient Information window opens.

 Test Information: The Test Information window opens.
 Measurement Results: A window opens where you can edit the
measurement results. Edited measurement results are identified
with the * symbol. In the same window you can select and deselect
the View system evaluation feature. This feature also affects the
printout, the combined report, the transfer to MUSE and data
export.
 Interpretation: A window opens where you can generate the test
interpretation (see section “Generating the Interpretation” on page 5-
27).
Note
Changes to the patient information will only affect the current test;
previous tests of the same patient remain unaffected.

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ECG Traces
On this screen you see the reference ECG. Depending on the selected
screen format and speed, the waveforms may take up several screens.
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A Click to select the screen format:

With you scroll through the formats,
with you open the list.
Format 1 x 10s I ... aVF displays 10 seconds of the first group of 6 standard
leads,
format 1 x 10s V1 ... V6 displays the second group of 6 standard leads.
B Click icon to activate the zoom function:
Position the magnifying glass on the region of interest and click. An enlarged
view of the selected region appears (see next page "Zoom Mode").
C Click to change the gain (amplitude).
D Click to change the speed.
E Click to select the frequency for re-filtering the 10-second ECG.
F Click icon to copy waveforms to the Clipboard. From the Clipboard the data
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Zoom Mode
A zoom factor from 2 to 12 can be selected and the selected segment can
be displayed in all leads.
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With you scroll through the leads,
B Click icon to terminate the zoom function.
C Click to select the zoom factor.
D Click icon to print the segment.
E Click icon to copy the segment to the Clipboard.
F Cursor position in mV.

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Measuring the ECG

Amplitudes (mV), intervals (ms) and slopes (mV/s) can be measured on
all ECG waveforms.
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1. Position the cursor on the first measurement point and click. A

caliper appears.
2. Position the cursor on the second measurement point and click. Now
you will see
 the second caliper
 the measuring line and
 the measurement results
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Medians
This screen shows the median complexes of all leads as well as the
measurement marks that formed the basis for analysis. You are free to
perform additional measurements, if needed.
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A Click button for a reanalysis (with the HEART ECG analysis program only, see
next page).
B Click button to display the tabular summary.
C Click to select the gain (amplitude).
D Click to select the speed.
E Click icon to copy the waveform area to the Clipboard.

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Reanalysis
Reanalysis allows you to manually change the position of the ST
measurement marks. The reanalysis can only be performed on ECGs
analyzed with the HEART program (see section “Miscellaneous Tab” on
page 12-8).
On the reanalysis screen the medians of all leads are superimposed. The
currently selected lead is highlighted. The measurement marks
determined by the program are shown below the ECG baseline. The
measurement marks above the baseline can be edited. The table in the
top right-hand corner indicates the time intervals.
The T-offset measurement mark can be adjusted in each individual lead

(see page after next).
Measurements can also be performed on the complex.
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A Click to select the lead to be highlighted.

B Click to display the medians window.
C Click button to display the tabular summary.
D Click button to perform the reanalysis.
E Click to reset the measurement marks to their original positions.
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G Measurement mark.
H Menu for selection of the leads to be displayed.
I Table showing time intervals and position of the cursor in mV.
Performing Reanalysis
1. Click the measurement mark and hold the mouse button depressed.
2. Move the measurement mark to its new position and release the
mouse button.
3. Adjust the other marks in the same way.
4. Click ECG Analysis.
5. Click Reset and ECG Analysis if you wish to restore the previous
analysis results.
Note
The P-onset and P-offset markers may be dashed, e.g. in the presence
of atrial fibrillation. This indicates that the program was unable to
locate the exact beginning and end of the P wave. In this case you can
click the marks and drag them to the correct position; the marks are
now solid instead of dashed. It is possible to restore the marks to the
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Adjusting the T-offset Mark

1. Select the check box.
The medians of all leads, except the selected lead, disappear.
2. Holding the mouse button depressed, move the T-offset mark to the
correct position.
3. Click icon to select the leads whose T-offset marks you also wish to
adjust.
Adjusting the T-offset mark on this screen (page 5-19) does not affect
the position of the T-offset mark on the previous screen (page 5-17).
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Arrhythmia Review
This screen shows one lead of the reference ECG at a time. A bar
diagram below the signal trace indicates, for each individual QRS
complex, the deviation of the RR interval from the mean RR interval.
Furthermore, you can determine the HR over a selectable ECG segment.
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B Click to determine the number of cardiac cycles (only for atrial fibrillation or
flutter).
C Click to select the gain (amplitude).
D Click to select the speed.

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Determining the Heart Rate

In a normal ECG:
1. Click on a point of the ECG to mark the beginning of the interval to

be measured. A marker appears.
2. Click on the end of the interval. A line appears connecting the two
end points and the corresponding heart rate is displayed.
3. Click the right mouse button to remove the markers and data.
In the presence of atrial fibrillation or flutter:
In this situation you will have to define a cardiac cycle yourself.
1. Click Cycles and select the number of cycles over which the HR is to
be determined.
2. Click on a point of the ECG to mark the beginning of the interval to

be measured. A marker appears.
3. Count the number of cardiac cycles and click again. A line appears
connecting the two end points and the corresponding heart rate is
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Vector Loops
This screen shows the median complexes of the orthogonal FRANK leads
X, Y and Z as well as the vector loops in three planes.
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A Click to adjust the gain.

B Median complex.
C Click torso to toggle between right and left sagittal planes.

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Full Disclosure ECG

On this screen you see one lead of the full disclosure ECG. The events
identified by the rhythm analysis algorithm are color-coded. On the
display you will also see when filter or cubic spline were enabled or
disabled, e.g. in the form of Spline OFF = Spline -, Spline ON = Spline +.
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A Click to select the lead.

B Information about filters, etc.
C Click to open a list showing all identified arrhythmias.
D Click to select gain and speed.
E Click icon to activate the zoom function.
F Click icon to print the entire full disclosure ECG or selected segments.
G Click icon to delete the full disclosure ECG.
H Select the number of lines and whether or not the events are to be color-
coded.
I Click icons for automatic scrolling of the ECG waveform, adjust the scroll
speed with the slider below.
J Scroll box to display different time windows. The markers to the right of the
scroll bar allow direct access to the corresponding events.

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Printing the Full Disclosure ECG

You can either print the entire full disclosure ECG or a selected segment.
Selecting an ECG Segment

1. Click to mark the beginning of the segment. A flag appears.
2. Click again to mark the end of the segment. A second flag appears.
Printing
1. Click the printer icon. The print setup window opens.
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2. Select the paper speed.

3. Click the Format-1 option button, if you wish to print only one lead.
4. Select the lead.
5. Click the Format-2 option button, if you wish to print multiple leads,
and select the leads.
6. This box indicates the number of pages to print; check paper supply
before printing.
7. Click the Save button to save the print setup.
8. Initiate the printout or close the window with Cancel.
Enabling the Zoom Mode

1. Click the zoom icon.
2. Position the magnifying glass on the region of interest and click.
An enlarged view of the selected region appears.
The operating controls basically remain the same. When you click the
printer icon, however, only that page will be printed. Click the zoom icon
again to exit the zoom mode.

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Analyzing Full Disclosure ECG Segments, Save as Resting ECGs

You can select a segment in the full disclosure ECG and save this
segment as an additional resting ECG in the procedure list.

3. Click : 10 s of the selected segment will be displayed at a larger

scale.
4. Confirm the displayed question with "Yes" to save the segment in the
box as a separate resting ECG.
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Report Printout
Click the Print button to print the report. The print setup window opens
where you can temporarily adjust the settings for the printout. Refer to
section “Final Report Tab” on page 12-9 for details on changing the setup
permanently.
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1. Select the documents to be included in the report
 Configured Report
 10-second ECG (up to 3 different formats, with or without
Interpretation or ACI-TIPI score)
 two more formats of the 10-second ECG
 Medians
 Vector Loops.
2. Select the lead format for the 10-second ECG.
3. Select the number of copies to print.
4. Choose the leads if you selected the Swedish Median H1 format.
5. Select the rhythm leads.
6. Select whether or not the Median H1 report is to include the
measurement marks.
7. Select the gain.
8. Select the printer.
9. Click the Print button to initiate the printout.

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Generating the Interpretation

Click Interpretation/Modify to open the window. In the left part of the
window you see a number of folders with standard interpretation texts.
With the Acronyms... button you can open an acronym window. The
actual interpretation is generated in the right part of the window. The
system generated evaluation is already shown. The system supports the
creation of an interpretation by providing standard texts and acronyms
which can be copied to the Interpretation area on the right. In the
Interpretation area you can edit the texts as needed (enter new text,
copy, remove, etc.). Refer to section “Editing the Interpretation Library”
on page 12-5 for information on editing the standard texts.
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A Click icon to open folders individually.

B Click icons to simultaneously open (++) or close (- - ) all folders.
C Click button to open a window with acronyms and the corresponding diagnostic
findings.
D
Click icons to copy folders , individual lines , lines including the
chapter .
E Click icon to confirm the test results.
F Click icons to cut, copy and paste text in the Interpretation area.
G Click the window frame to resize or move the window.

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Copying Diagnostic Statements Using Acronyms

1. Click Acronyms... to open the window.
2. Type the acronym.

3. Click Insert>> to copy the corresponding full text to the
Interpretation.
Note
As an alternative you can double-click a text to copy it from left to
right.
4. Select the check box if you wish to copy each text to a new line.
Note
Interpretative statements transferred to MUSE that are part of the
acronym list will be replaced with the appropriate acronyms.
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Comparing Resting ECGs

You can compare the following details of two resting ECGs:
 the 10-second ECG
 the median complexes and
 the interpretation
It is also possible to compare the medians of at least 3 and up to 6 ECGs.
Comparing Two Resting ECGs

The system offers two alternatives: you can compare the present ECG
with an earlier recording or you can retrieve a stored examination, as
described in section “Selecting Patient Records” on page 9-4, and
compare it with a second ECG.
1. Click Compare.
A window opens listing all the patient's resting ECGs.
2. Select an ECG.
3. Click OK to clear the window.
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B Click tabs to compare the Medians and the Interpretation.
C Acquisition date and time.
D Click icon to activate the zoom function.
F Procedure 1.
G Procedure 2.

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Zoom Mode –
Follow these steps to enable the zoom mode:
Identical segments of the two procedures are superimposed. With the

scroll boxes you can shift the segment of procedure 2 horizontally and
vertically.
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B Click scroll box to move the segment of procedure 2 up and down.

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Medians
Click the Medians tab to display the screen for comparison of the two
median complexes. The scroll boxes also allow you to move the median of
procedure 2 up and down and to the right and left.
Interpretation
Click the Interpretation tab to display the screen for comparison of the
two interpretations.
The following details of the two procedures are displayed:

 the measurement results
 the system evaluation and
 the interpretation
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A Measurement results of procedure 1.

B Interpretation of procedure 1.
C Measurement results of procedure 2.
D Interpretation of procedure 2.

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Comparing Median Complexes from Multiple Resting ECGs

It is possible to compare the medians of at least 3 and up to 6 ECGs.
Note
Software option ECGH is required for use of this functionality.
1. Click Compare.
A window opens listing all the patient's resting ECGs.
2. Holding the Shift key down, select the procedures.

The comparison screen with the medians of the selected procedures

appears.
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A Acquisition date.
B Click to select the gain.
C Click to select the leads.
D Click icon to activate the zoom function.
E Click icon to print the screen.
F Click to select and deselect the ST values.

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Zoom Mode
Follow these steps to enable the zoom mode:
The selected median is displayed at a larger scale.
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A Acquisition date.
B Click to select the lead.
C Click icon to terminate the zoom function.
D Click icon to print the median.
E Click button to display the 3D graph.

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3D Graph
Click the 3D graph button to display a three-dimensional representation
of the medians from all selected procedures. The scroll boxes allow you to
rotate the illustration horizontally and vertically.
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A Click to select the lead.

B Click icon to terminate the zoom function.
C Click icon to print the illustration.
D Click to select the color.
E Click to start and stop the continuous rotation of the illustration; set the speed
with the slider below.

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Patient Education
Before the test you should give your patient some information about
what will happen in the course of the test. Click the Patient Education
button on the pre-acquisition screen to display a description of what the
patient can expect to happen before, during, and after the exercise test.
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Overview
button.

 Test/Personnel
 Medications
 AHA Stroke Risk
 AHA CHD Risk

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Modify to change.
2. Select the protocol for the next test (refer to section “Protocol Editor
Tab” on page 12-19 for information on changing the default protocol).
3. Confirm or change the Max. predicted HR for the exercise test (refer
to section “Miscellaneous 1 Tab” on page 12-24 for information on
changing the calculation method).
4. Enter the Target HR (%) of the Max. predicted HR (refer to section
“Miscellaneous 1 Tab” on page 12-24 for information on changing the
percentage permanently).
Note
You can assign a Location Name to the Location number (see section
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7. Enable or disable TWA analysis.
Note
the pending test.
Note
Before initiating TWA analysis check that all TWA settings are
correct (see “TWA Tab” on page 12-30) and that the electrodes are
properly applied according to the instructions given in chapter
“Preparing the Patient” on page 3-1.
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4. Select the Test Type.
list boxes.
6. Type any comment about the test.
Note
The Reason for Test library can be edited (see section “Miscellaneous
2 Tab” on page 12-26).
You can define two Extra Questions as needed (see section “Entering
Extra Questions” on page 12-28).
You enter the names of the physicians and of the technician in the
System Configuration (see section “General Tab” on page 12-40).
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Note
You can edit the libraries (see section “Editing the Comments, Test
Types, Reason for Test, Reasons for Termination, Medications
Library” on page 12-26).
Calculating Patient Risk

To calculate the patient's risk for stroke and CHD you must enter the
patient's age and gender. The system will assume some values for
parameters that are unknown or out-of-range. Refer to “Risk Factors” on
page B-11 for the table of values.
The risk calculations are a prediction of group incidence and may not
apply to individual patients. Refer to the American Heart Association
publication "Instructions for Using Coronary Risk and Stroke Prediction
Charts and Worksheet" (1990) for details.
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The system automates the manual calculation of risk. You can edit the
values calculated by the system. Edited values are marked with an
asteriks *.
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1. Click the AHA Stroke Risk or the AHA CHD Risk tab.
2. Enter the factors that influence both coronary AND stroke risks.
3. Enter the factors that influence stroke OR coronary risk.
4. Click Stroke Risk or Coronary Heart Disease Risk.
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Before the Test

Pre-Acquisition Screen
Overview
In the upper part of the screen you see the lead check information for
verification of the ECG signal quality. All 12 or 15 leads are shown. The
schematic lead check torso allows you to verify the applied electrodes.
The actual waveform data appears in the area below.
A B C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
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A Tabs showing the different ECG analysis data.

B Lead check status window (other tabs are explained in "During the Test"
on page 6-18 (ST/Arrhy), 6-19 (Medians) and 6-25 (12SL).
C Schematic representation of the applied electrodes:
green: correct, yellow: lead problem (high impedance), white: not used,
red: electrode disconnected or lead break (numbers indicate the
impedance value in kΩ).
D Click to enter or review test information.
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E Click to select previous tests of the current patient.
F Click to display Patient Education.
Click to select an exercise test protocol. A new protocol will become

G
effective in the next phase.
Click to relearn the median complex. With Relearn Medians you can also
H
restart the learn phase when not all electrodes are applied.
I Click to load system setups stored for different system users.
J Click to edit the exercise test setup.
K Click to return to the initial screen.
L Heart rate.
M System messages window.
N Indicates AC line filter and arrhythmia recording enabled.
O Enable or disable FRF or Cubic Spline algorithm, see note below.
P Select filter frequency (current ECG).
Q Select screen gain and speed.
R Click to change selected leads.
S Lead label, click the label with the right mouse button to display an up/
down arrow for adjustment of the ECG baseline.
T Select writer gain and speed (for ECG recordings in real-time only).
U Click icon to freeze and release the ECG waveforms (except lead at the
top).
Warning
Misinterpretation — Please bear in mind that muscle
filters (20 Hz, 40 Hz, 100 Hz) might also suppress
diagnostically relevant portions of the signal, as they
limit the signal range. Therefore, muscle filters should
only be enabled if necessary.
Note
Cubic Spline and FRF are algorithms that significantly reduce
artifact and baseline fluctuations without adversely affecting the
ECG signal as conventional filters do. Therefore, the system allows
you to enable and disable the algorithms before or during the test, as
needed.
Note
During the exercise test, a new protocol selection with Select Protocol
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Note
Pacemaker Patients — It is very important that you indicate on the
first database screen, pictured below, whether your patient has a
PACEMAKER implanted. A check indicates that the patient DOES
have a pacemaker.
We recommend the following filter setting for exercise tests:
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Operating Steps
1. Check the applied electrodes and verify the signal quality in all
leads.
ST measurements and arrhythmia analysis will automatically be

displayed when all necessary electrodes have been applied and
signals of adequate quality are obtained (e.g. without major baseline
fluctuations). If all electrodes are not being used, click Relearn
Medians to manually activate ST measurement and arrhythmia
analysis.
2. Click Select Protocol to verify that the appropriate test protocol is

active or to select another protocol.
3. Click Patient Education to display the patient exercise test
instructions.
4. Click Custom Setup to select and load user-specific test settings.
5. Click Setup to edit the exercise test setup.
Note
Once you initiate the pretest phase you can no longer change the
test settings.
6. Press pretest to initiate the test. The pretest screen will appear and
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During the Test

Acquisition Screen
Overview
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The acquisition screen has the same type of information in the
pretest, exercise and recovery phases.
A ST/Arrhy window (see section “ST/Arrhy Window” on page 6-18 for

details).
B Tabs to display windows with ECG test data (see “ST/Arrhy Window” on
page 6-18 to “Interpretation Window” on page 6-26 for details).
Button to mark and save ECG events (see section “Arrhythmia Review”
C
on page 6-45).
D Current heart rate and bar graph indicating percentage of max. predicted
HR (see “Miscellaneous 1 Tab” on page 12-24 and illustrations below).
Turns red when max. HR is exceeded.
E Most recent BP readings. Turn red when max. systolic BP is exceeded.
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F Selected protocol, exercise clock - starts with the exercise phase and
indicates its duration.
G Current phase, phase clock - each new phase (pretest, exercise,
recovery) resets the clock to zero.
H Current stage, stage clock - restarts with each new stage.
I Treadmill: belt speed and grade
bicycle ergometer: pedal speed (RPM) and load
METS (metabolic equivalents) see “METS Formula (Metabolic
Equivalents)” on page 6-22
RPP (Rate Pressure Product).
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Pretest Phase
Overview
The pretest phase might consist of stages configured in each protocol.
Commonly used stages are:
 Supine
 Standing
 Hyperventilation
 Warm-up
Blood pressure measurements can be taken manually or automatically

as configured in the Protocol Editor. When manual entry is configured,
the window for entry of BP values will appear automatically (see section
“Protocol Editor Tab” on page 12-19).
The first QRS complex of the exercise phase is saved as the baseline
complex.
Operating Steps
1. Wait until the message Median update ceased... Relearn disappears,
the baseline ST measurement appears and the blood pressure has
been taken.
2. Press
a. the 12 lead button to initiate a recording on the thermal writer
or laser printer
b. the12SL button to acquire and analyze a baseline ECG
c. the medians button to print a baseline ECG on the thermal
writer or laser printer.
3. Press pretest to advance to the next stage.
Note
When the TWA algorithm is enabled, ensure that the pretest phase is
long enough (approx. 1 minute for update factor of 1/8).

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Exercise Phase
Overview
The selected protocol will control the treadmill or bicycle ergometer.
When you enter the exercise phase:
 the belt speed and grade or the bicycle load will change according to
the selected protocol
 the exercise clock will start (phase and stage clocks restart at zero),
and
 the system will start saving test data. This data can be viewed on the
tabs at the top of the screen (see “ST/Arrhy Window” on page 6-18 to
“Interpretation Window” on page 6-26).
Operating Steps
Treadmill
1. Press the exercise button to enter the exercise phase.
2. Press the start treadmill button to start the treadmill.
Warning
Fall Hazard — Your patient should wait until the
treadmill belt is moving before stepping onto the belt.
Otherwise severe injury could result from a fall. For the
same reason, avoid rapid changes in belt speed.
If a higher load level is selected manually before the

treadmill is started with the start tmill button, the
treadmill will accelerate to the speed corresponding to
the manually selected load level.
For a FAST stop of the treadmill in an emergency, press

the STOP tmill button and hold it down until the
treadmill comes to a stop, or hit the emergency stop
button on the treadmill. Please note that when restarted
after FAST stop, the treadmill returns to the previous
speed and grade.
Note
When the TWA algorithm is enabled, ensure that the patient does
not run until the heart rate exceeds the TWA heart rate limit
(default value: 125 BPM, see “TWA Tab” on page 12-30).
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Manual Control
Press to enter comments to appear in the Tabular Summary.

comment
Press to enter BP readings.
enter BP
Press to start an ECG recording (12 leads, 5 seconds from memory, 5
12 lead
seconds of real-time data).
recall Press to print a 10-second delayed recall report on the thermal writer.
rhythm Press to start a continuous rhythm report on the thermal writer.
stop writer Press to stop the writer or printer.
medians Press to print a medians report.
Press to enable or disable the automatic documentation of
arrhy doc
arrhythmias.
Note
Cubic Spline/FRF algorithms can delay the rhythm report by
approximately 2 seconds when enabled.
Press to acquire a 12SL resting ECG with measurements and

12SL analysis
interpretation (Pretest and Recovery phases only).
grade + Press to change the elevation of the treadmill belt.
grade -
speed w+ Press to change the belt speed or ergometer load.
speed w–
exercise Press to advance to the exercise phase.
hold stage Press to hold the exercise test in the current stage.
start tmill/ Press to start and stop the treadmill belt.
STOP tmill
Note
In the pretest phase, Shift + pretest or Shift + F1 allow you to return
to the previous stage.
Note
If a bicycle ergometer test is initiated with the exercise button, the
clock will start even when the patient has not yet begun to pedal.
Note
When the patient reaches the target HR, the HR reading turns red
and an audio signal sounds (if configured, see section “Miscellaneous
1 Tab” on page 12-24).
Note
Using the treadmill speed and grade buttons during a protocol puts
the treadmill in manual control. The system is no longer controlled
automatically by the protocol. The system will enter a new stage and
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ECG Data Windows

ST/Arrhy Window
The ST/Arrhy window displays the median complex (left) and the
current arrhythmias (right). As soon as the exercise phase begins, the
current median complex is superimposed on the baseline complex and
both measurements are displayed.
The system chooses the two leads with the greatest amplitude for
arrhythmia analysis (click E to select another lead). The system starts
saving arrhythmias at the beginning of the pretest (20 arrhythmias
max., following preset priorities, see section “Arrhythmia Review” on
page 6-45).
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A Click the lead label to display the median complexes of other leads. The message
Scan indicates that the system has chosen the lead with the most significant ST
depression. (Leads aVR, aVL, V1 are not considered.)
B Click the tab to display the ST/Arrhy window.
C Click Superimposition to display the median complexes from all leads
superimposed (click again to restore normal presentation).
D Click Zoom to change the size of the median complex.
E Click the lead label to open a window for manual selection of the arrhythmia lead
(the system automatically selects the 2 leads with the greatest amplitudes).
F Arrhythmia label.
G Time at which arrhythmia occurred in the indicated phase.
H Number of ventricular ectopics per minute.
I ST measurements.
K Click arrows to adjust the E, J and J+x reference points (only in "manual" mode,
see section “ST/Medians / 12SL Tab” on page 12-29).
Note
Significant arrhythmias are displayed with red waveforms.
Medians Window
The Medians window displays the current median complex. The system
saves new median beats at the time intervals selected in the Protocol

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During the Test
Editor (see section “Protocol Editor Tab” on page 12-19).
A B C
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E D
A Click the tab to display the Medians window.

B Click option button to select different lead groups (see “Screen Tab” on page 12-
13 for information on how to assign the leads to the groups).
C Click Superimposition to display the median complexes of the selected group
superimposed (click again to restore normal presentation).
D Display other median complexes.
backward
forward
E Median label (the complex is updated at the time interval selected in the Protocol
Editor).

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Waterfall Window
This window displays a graphic color representation of the median beat
changes in the course of the test (updated at 30 second intervals).
Click anywhere in the waterfall to display the median complex and

measurement of the corresponding point in time (associated phase, stage,
HR, BP, and METS appear at the right).
A B C D E
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A Click the tab to display the Waterfall window.

B Click the lead label to change the displayed leads.
C Median complex, ST measurement and corresponding waterfall.
D Color code of the different amplitudes in mV.
E Click to select the color menu.

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Tabular Summary Window

The Tabular Summary window displays test data in two tabular formats:
 stage format: 1 line per stage, or
 detailed format: 1 line minimum per 30 seconds
The Tabular Summary can be configured. See “Configuring the Tabular
Summary” on page 12-14 for details.
Use the detailed format to enter or edit data.
1. Click the value to change.
2. Enter the new value. Edited values are bold.
To enter new data:
1. Click in an empty field.
2. Enter the new value.
B C A
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A Click Tabular Summary tab to display the window.

B Select to display the stage format: 1 line per stage.
C Select to display the detailed format: 1 line per 30 seconds.

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METS Formula (Metabolic Equivalents)
Treadmill
(speed x 26.8 x 0.1) + (grade/100 x 1.8 x speed x 26.8) + 3.5
METS =
3.5
speed = miles per hour
grade = percent
(speed x 0.1) + (grade/100 x 1.8 x speed) + 3.5

METS =
3.5
speed = meters per minute
grade = percent
Bicycle Ergometer
12.3 x load + 3.5 x weight

METS =
weight x 3.5
load = Watt
weight = kg
Between two stages, the METS value will be interpolated. The correct
METS value of a stage is reached after a stage time of 60 seconds (default
value, can be changed, see section “Miscellaneous 1 Tab” on page 12-24).

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Trends Window
The Trends window displays graphic trends of different parameters. The
trends are updated in 30 second intervals.
A B C
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A Click the tab to display the Trends window.

B Click an option button to display other trend formats.
Click Custom to display user configured trends.
Click ST Level/Slope to display the trend of ST level and slope versus time.
Click ST/HR Loops to display the 2-dimensional representation of ST level versus
HR (see section “Configuring Trends” on page 12-15).
C Click to display other trend displays
backward
forward

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ECG Strips Window

The ECG Strips window displays 10-second ECG strips
 stored during the last 10 seconds of each stage
 acquired manually, or
 acquired automatically as configured (see section “Protocol Editor
Screen” on page 12-20).
A B C
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A Click the tab to display the ECG Strips window.

B Click to display the other ECG strips.
backward
forward
C Test data of the ECG strip.

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12SL Window
The 12SL window displays the 12SL resting ECG measurements and
interpretation acquired by pressing 12SL during preacquisition, pretest
and recovery.
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D E F
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A Click the tab to display the 12SL window.

B Click button to display the interpretation.
C Click to select the recording.
D 12SL measurements and interpretation.
E Click to clear the Interpretation window.
F Click arrows to display sections currently out of view.
Note
The vector loop is saved with the 12SL report only if the message
Median update ceased... Relearn has disappeared from the ST/Arrhy
window at the time the 12SL report is stored.
Note
The system stores up to five 12SL reports.

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Interpretation Window
The Interpretation window allows the physician to enter an
interpretation of the test.
A B
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D C C E F
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H G
A Click the tab to display the Interpretation window.

B Click to enter or edit the interpretation.
C Enter or select summary statements for the different interpretation categories and
for the Overall Impression.
D Click to enter the Conclusion.
E Click to confirm the test results.
F Click to clear the window.
G Select to include the Duke Treadmill Score in the Test Results and in the Final
Report, or deselect.
H Click to edit the Duke Treadmill Score.

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Comparing Previous Test Data

At any point in the test you can compare the current data with that of a
previous test:
1. Click Previous Tests Current Patient.
2. Double-click the test to review:
Page 1 of the median complexes will appear in the lower part of the
screen for reference.
A B C
D
E
F
G
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A Details of the displayed median complexes.

B Click tabs to view other ECG data windows.
C Click Close to clear the second test window.
D Click to view more median complexes.
backward
forward
E Click to display the baseline medians.

F Click to display the peak exercise medians.
G Click to display the medians with the most significant ST depression.

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Recovery Phase
Recovery Phase
Overview
Press the recovery button to advance to the recovery phase.
The clock begins timing the recovery phase. In recovery, the treadmill
speed and grade or the bicycle load will change according to the protocol
configuration.

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Test End Phase
Test End Phase

Overview
1. Press the test end button to end the test and start the test end
phase.
2. Click Yes to confirm the test end. The Interpretation window appears
with the patient's ECG waveforms below.
Note
After you press the test end button, the following happens:
 The system no longer acquires and stores ECG measurement

data.
 The clocks stop.
 Workload, speed, and grade no longer display.
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Operating Steps
1. Enter or select the Reasons for Termination (multiple selections are
permitted).
2. Select the Angina Index which is necessary to calculate the Duke

Treadmill Score.
3. Enter or select summary statements (multiple selections are
permitted).
4. Enter the Conclusion.
5. Click Modify... to edit the Duke Treadmill Score (see “Duke
Treadmill Score” on page B-9). Enable the Duke TM Score : to
include it in the Test Results and in the Final Report.
6. Confirm the test results.
7. Click OK to clear the window. The Interpretation window and the
test end menu tabs appear.

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Note
Real-time reports can be printed with the following buttons on the
function keypad:
12 lead
medians
rhythm
recall (data is not saved).
8. Click the test end menu tabs to review and edit the data.
9. Click Print or press test end to print the final report (see “Report
Printout” on page 6-56).
10. Click Post Test Review to review the stored test information. This will
end the display of the patient ECG waveforms.
Note
If you do not want to go to Post Test Review:
 Click New Test to start a new test, or

 click Initial Screen to end ECG display and go to the initial
screen.

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After the Test — Post Test Review

Test Summary
Overview
A B C D E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
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D Measurement Results area: area for exercise measurements and
machine “Exercise Test Interpretation (XTI)”.
E Interpretation area: area for the physician’s interpretation.
G
database).
H
database system).

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J
K Click to activate the online Help program.
L Click to return to the initial screen.
respective areas.
 Patient Information: The Patient Information window opens.

 Test Information: The Test Information window opens.
 Measurement Results: A window opens where you can edit the
measurement results. Edited measurement results are identified
with the * symbol. You can also choose whether or not to display the
system evaluation.
Note
After opening the edit window with Modify..., you can select a
check box to remove the Exercise Test Interpretation from the
Measurement Results window.
 Interpretation: A window opens where you can generate the test

interpretation (“Test End Phase” on page 6-29).

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Tabular Summary
The Tabular Summary window displays test data in three tabular
formats:
 stage format: 1 line per stage, or
 detailed format: 1 line minimum per 30 seconds
 all entries
The Tabular Summary can be configured. See “Configuring the Tabular

Summary” on page 12-14 for details.
Use Detail or All entries to enter or edit data.
1. Click the value to change.
2. Enter the new value. Edited values are bold.
To enter new data:
1. Click in an empty field.
2. Enter the new value.
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A Select to display the stage format (1 line per stage).

B Select to display the detailed format (1 line minimum per 30 seconds).
C Click the Tabular Summary tab to display the stage format.
D Select to display all entries.
Note
Only the stage format of the Tabular Summary is transferred to the
MUSE system.
METS Formula
See “METS Formula (Metabolic Equivalents)” on page 6-22 for details of
the METS formulas.
Between two stages, the METS value will be interpolated. The correct
METS value of a stage is reached after a stage time of 60 seconds (default

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value, can be changed, see section “Miscellaneous 1 Tab” on page 12-24).

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Graphic Trends
Overview
A B
C
D
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A Click to display the graphic trends.

B Click to display other leads of the trends (not available on all screens).
backward
forward
C Click icon to display the trend configuration window.

D Click to jump to a separate full disclosure ECG window.
E Click an option button to display other trend formats.
Click Custom to display user configured trends.
Click ST Level/Slope to display the trend of ST level and slope versus time.
Click ST/HR Loops to display the 2-dimensional representation of ST level versus
HR. To expand the ST and HR axes, click Auto Scale ST and Auto Scale HR (see
section “Configuring Trends” on page 12-15).
If you purchased the STHY option (ST/HT Hysteresis), ST/HR Hysteresis will be
displayed here instead of ST/HR Loop.
Click ST/HR Slope to display the heart rate-adjusted slope for all leads.
Click TWA to display the TWA trends.
F Click to display the full disclosure ECG (see next page).
Note
The system starts collecting trend data at the beginning of the
exercise phase.

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Viewing the Full Disclosure ECG

By selecting the Full disclosure option on the trend screen, you can view
the full disclosure ECG. The operating controls in the full disclosure
window are explained in section “Full Disclosure ECG” on page 6-47.
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Viewing Medians, Replacing max. ST Changes

1. Locate the ST value in the trend graph of interest and click: a new
window with the corresponding median complex will open.
2. Click on the ST value in the median complex window: a new window
with the new and old ST values appears.
3. Click Yes and the ST value will be changed.
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Viewing TWA Medians, Replacing max. TWA Values

1. Locate the TWA value in the trend graph of interest and click.
2. A new window with the corresponding median complexes will open.
3. Click on the TWA value in the median complex window: a new
window with the new and old TWA values appears.
4. Click Yes and the TWA value will be changed.
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Note
Dashed lines appear in case of noisy signal and/or when the heart
rate is too high (see TWA Heart Rate Limit in Chapter 12, “System
Settings” under “TWA Tab” on page 12-30).

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Sample Cardiac Cycles

Overview
This screen shows the median complexes collected at each stage,
beginning with the pretest phase.
A B C
D
E
F
G
H
J 73A-S
Note
Reanalyze the sample cardiac cycles as described under “Reanalysis”
on page 6-41.
A Click the lead label to change the displayed leads.

B Click to display the Sample Cardiac Cycles.
C Click to view more sample cardiac cycles.
D Click to show and hide the measurement marks.
E Select the speed of the displayed medians.
F Select the gain for the displayed medians.
G Select the number of lines (1, 3, 6).
H Number of medians shown per stage:
: All cardiac cycles (at intervals of 30 seconds)
: only one cardiac cycle

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I Click icon to activate the zoom and reanalysis function (see next page).
J Click Reset to original to discard the results of the reanalysis and return to the
original measurements.

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Reanalysis
Reanalysis allows you to manually change the position of the ST
measurement marks. On the reanalysis screen the medians of all leads
are superimposed. The currently selected lead is highlighted. The
measurement marks determined by the system are indicated. The marks
above the baseline can be edited.
To activate reanalysis
 Click the Zoom icon on the Sample Cardiac Cycles screen
 position it over a complex and click the left mouse button
A B C
F
G
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A Click to select another lead.

B Details of the selected median complex.
C Measurement marks determined by the system.
D Click to Reanalyze.
E Click an option button to select the complexes to reanalyze.
F Click to reset the measurement marks to their original positions.
G Click to change the gain.
H Click icon to terminate the reanalysis function and return to the Sample Cardiac
Cycles window.

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Performing Reanalysis
1. Click a measurement mark above the baseline and hold the mouse
button depressed.
2. Move the mark to its new position and release the mouse button.
3. Adjust the other marks in the same way.
4. Select the complexes to reanalyze.
5. Click the Reanalyze button.
6. Click ...Reset and Reanalyze... to restore the original analysis results.
(Reset to original restores the original results for all complexes of the
entire exercise test).
Performing Measurements on the Median Complex

Amplitudes (mV), intervals (ms) and slopes (mV/s) can be measured on
all sample cardiac cycles:
1. Position the cursor on the first measurement point and click. A

caliper appears.
2. Position the cursor on the second measurement point and click. Now
you will see
 the second caliper
 the measuring line
 the measurement results
3. Click the right mouse button to remove the measurement points.

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Sample TWA Cycles

Overview
This screen shows the Sample TWA Cycles. Questionable values are
identified with a question mark ?. Two-headed arrows identify the
position where the TWA value was determined. Individual leads can be
excluded. You may then repeat the analysis without these leads. This
method prevents false-positive TWA values, particularly when
permanently disturbed leads are excluded.
A
B
C
D
E
F
H 938A-S
A Click to view more sample TWA cycles.

B Click to show and hide the measurement marks.
C Select the speed of the displayed medians.
D Select the gain for the displayed medians.
E Select the number of lines (1, 3, 6).
F Number of medians shown per stage:
: All cardiac cycles (at intervals of 30 seconds)
: only one cardiac cycle
G Position where the TWA value was determined.
H Click to exclude individual leads.

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ECG Strips
This screen displays 10-second ECG strips
 stored during the last 10 seconds of each stage
 acquired manually, or
 acquired automatically as configured in the Protocol Editor.
G A C D B E F G H
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A Details of the selected ECG strip.

B Click to display the ECG Strips window.
C Click icon to delete the displayed ECG strip.
D Click to change the gain.
E Click to change the speed.
F Click icon to print the displayed ECG strip.
G Click to display the other ECG strips.
H Click icon to include the ECG strip in the test report (check mark) or to exclude it
from the test report (printer crossed out).
Note
You can perform measurements as described under “Performing
Measurements on the Median Complex” on page 6-42.

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Arrhythmia Review
The system will save a 10-second ECG strip each time an arrhythmia
occurs and when the Event Marker Full Disclosure button is clicked on
the acquisition screen (to a maximum of 20). When the event memory is
full, the strips will be overwritten according to preset priorities.
A H B C E D F G H I
A B C D E F G H
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A Click to view other Arrhythmia Review leads.

B Details of the displayed Arrhythmia Review strips.
C Click icon to delete the displayed Arrhythmia Review strip.
D Click to display the Arrhythmia Review window.
E Click to change the gain.
F Click to change the speed.
G Click icon to print the displayed Arrhythmia Review strip.
H Click to display the other Arrhythmia Review strips.
I Click icon to include the Arrhythmia Review strip in the test report (check mark) or
to exclude it from the test report (printer crossed out).
Note
You can perform measurements as described under “Performing
Measurements on the Median Complex” on page 6-42.
Significant arrhythmias are displayed red.

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Arrhythmias (descending priority)

- patient's learned typical QRS complex QRSL
- asystole1, limit value 3 s ASYSTO
- ventricular fibrillation/flutter1 VFIB
- ventricular tachycardia 1 VTAC
- ventricular run (minimum of 3 consecutive PVCs)1 RUN
- ventricular couplet (2 consecutive PVCs)1 CPLT

- atrial fibrillation AFIB
- pause of 2 missed beats2 PAU2
- pause of 1 missed beat2 PAU1

- ventricular bigeminy VBIG
- paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia PSVT
- pacer error PERR
- ventricular escape beat ESC
- premature ventricular contraction PVC
- premature supraventricular contraction 2 PSVC
- pacemaker capture PCAP
- absolute pause PAUA
- artifact 3 A
- learn phase3 L
1. significant arrhythmias
2. The arrhythmia analysis algorithm will not output these events in the presence of
supraventricular arrhythmia (e.g. atrial fibrillation).
3. not in arrhythmia window, no arrhythmia strip (only full disclosure ECG)

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Full Disclosure ECG

Overview
The system will save the full disclosure ECG only if configured (see
section “Miscellaneous 1 Tab” on page 12-24). On this screen you see one
lead of the full disclosure ECG. The events identified by the rhythm
analysis algorithm may be color-coded. On the display you will also see
when filter or cubic spline were enabled or disabled, e.g. in the form of
FRF off = FRF-, Spline ON = Spline +.
A B C D E F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
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A Click lead label to change displayed lead.

B Marks beginning and end of an arrhythmia.
C Click to display the Full Disclosure ECG window.
D Scroll box to display different time windows. The markers to the right of the
scroll bar allow direct access to the corresponding events.
E Click to open a list showing all identified arrhythmias.
F Click to play the audio ECG.
G Click to open a list with all leads.
H Click to select gain and speed.

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I Click icon to activate the zoom function.

J Click icon to print the entire full disclosure ECG or selected segments.
K Click icon to go to the trend display.
L Click icon to delete the full disclosure ECG.
M Select the number of waveforms viewed.
N Click to show and hide the arrhythmia strip markers (beginning/end).
O Select or deselect the arrhythmia color coding.
P Click icons for automatic scrolling of the ECG waveform, adjust the scroll
speed with the slider below.

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Printing the Full Disclosure ECG

You can either print the entire full disclosure ECG or a selected segment.
Selecting an ECG Segment

1. Click to mark the beginning of the segment. A flag appears.
2. Click again to mark the end of the segment. A second flag appears.
Printing
1. Click the printer icon. The print setup window opens.
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3
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7
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2. Select the paper speed.
3. Click the Format-1 option button, if you wish to print only one lead.
4. Select the lead.
5. Click the Format-2 option button, if you wish to print multiple leads,
and select the leads.
6. This box indicates the number of pages to print; check paper supply
before printing.
7. Click the Save button to save the print setup.
8. Initiate the printout or close the window with Cancel.
Note
To save or print a 12-lead ECG, enable the zoom function as
described below. With button B you are then able to save or print the
ECG strip.

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Enabling the Zoom Mode

An enlarged view of the selected region appears.
The operating controls basically remain the same. When you click the
printer icon, however, only that page will be printed.
A
B
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A Click icon to print the displayed screen.

B Click icon to initiate one of the following actions
the ECG strip is saved
the ECG strip is printed, or
the ECG strip is saved and printed (see section “Writer Tab” on page 12-12).

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Audio ECG
The audio ECG allows the medical staff to assess the exercise test
quickly and easily (playback not possible with CASE systems because
CASE does not have the required output media).
The ECG is played back at 60 times the original speed, so that you can
listen to a 10-minute recording in 10 seconds.
Playback of the recording is in stereo: lead V2 is assigned to the left

channel, lead V5 to the right channel.
The continuously increasing heart rate corresponds to the exercise

phase, the subsequent decrease, to the recovery phase. Arrhythmias can
be heard very clearly.
Also refer to the Audio ECG Physician’s Guide, Part No. 2051167-001.

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Waterfall
The Waterfall display is a graphic color representation of the median
beat changes in the course of the test (updated at 30 second intervals).
Click anywhere in the waterfall to display the median complex and

measurement of the corresponding point in time (associated phase, stage,
HR, BP, and METS appear at the right).
A B C D E F GH
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A Click the lead label to change the displayed leads.

B Median complex selected in the waterfall.
C Click to display the Waterfall.
D Select check box to view the 3D graph (see next page).
E Color code of the different amplitudes in mV.
F Details of the selected median complex.
G Click to play the audio ECG (see “Audio ECG” on page 6-51).
H Click to select the color menu.

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3D Graph
A B C
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A Click to select another lead.

B Click to rotate the display horizontally.
C Click to rotate the display vertically.

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12SL
This screen shows the measurements from the 12SL ECG analysis.
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A Analysis results.
B Click to change the gain.
C Click to change the speed.
D Click to display the 12SL Report.
E Click to select another 12SL ECG.
F Click to view the corresponding Vector Loops (see next page).

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Vector Loops
This screen shows the median complexes of the orthogonal FRANK leads
X, Y and Z as well as the vector loops in three planes.
A B C D
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A Median complex.
B Click torso to toggle between right and left sagittal planes.
C Click to change the gain.
D Click to return to the 12SL Report window.
Note
You can perform measurements as described in section “Measuring
the ECG” on page 5-15.
The vector loop is saved with the 12SL report only if the message
Median update ceased... Relearn has disappeared from the ST/Arrhy
window at the time the 12SL report is stored.

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Report Printout
section “Final Report Tab” on page 12-23 for details on changing the
setup permanently.
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1. Select the documents for the report (Configured Report, Tabular

Summary, Graded Exercise Summary Report etc.): In the Trend
Reports section, select the report formats to print.
2. Select the gain.

3. Select the Configured Report format (see section “Report Editor” on
page 12-10).
4. Select the number of copies for each report section.
6. Check the total number of pages.
7. Initiate the printout.
8. Click Delete selections to cancel the selections.
Note
Select the ECG Grid option if you print on plain paper.

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Temporary changes to the selections will be lost when you close

the window.

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Report Formats
Report Formats
In-Test Reports
Format Description
12SL Interpretative resting ECG with analytical statements on morphology, rhythm, and
conduction. Measurements of rate, intervals and axes. Available before the test, in pretest
and recovery. Formats include: 4 x 2.5; 4 x 2.5 +1, 2 x 5; H2 (5 s ECG at a speed of
50 mm/s x 6) and H1 (6-lead ECG at 12.5 mm/s, Medians at 50 mm/s).
3, 6, 12 or 15-Lead Report Presents raw ECG data in various formats: 4 x 2.5 s ECG; 4 x 2.5 +1 (2.5 seconds of raw
data plus 1 continuous 10 second recording of continuous rhythm); 2 x 5 (5 seconds of raw
data); 1 x 10 (10 seconds of raw data); H2 format (5 seconds of raw data at a speed of
50 mm/s x 6).
Rhythm Report A continuous, real-time recording of raw ECG data: 3, 6, 12 leads. Leads for arrhythmia
report correspond to leads on the screen (not with laser printer).
Arrhythmia Report Automatic 10-second documentation of arrhythmias showing 2.5 seconds of raw data prior
to ectopic beat. Leads for arrhythmia report correspond to leads on the screen.
Recall Report A delayed recording of raw data 10 seconds in duration: 3, 6, 12 leads.
Comparative Medians Report Baseline and current medians followed by 2.5 seconds of real-time rhythm in 12 leads. ST
level and ST slope reported for each lead. Also comes in H1 Medians format of 12
medians at 50 mm/s + 6 leads (selectable) of 10 seconds of rhythm at 12.5 mm/s.
Linked Medians Report 4 x 2.5 with rhythm lead. 3 channels of median beat which are linked together at the
current heart rate with a fourth 10-second channel of raw, real-time rhythm.
Note
The formats may differ slightly when the Swedish Reports are
selected.

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Report Formats
Final Reports
Format Description
Configured Report User-configured portrait-style final report. User formats narrative text and selects data
fields to create report template. Configured Report automatically merges text and data
according to templates selected. For details on the Configured Report, refer to section
“Report Editor” on page 12-10.
Tabular Summary Tabular Summary of test by stage including time, speed, grade, workload, MET level,
heart rate, blood pressure, comments, with optional selections for double product (RPP),
ST level, SpO2 and user-configured entries. Can also be printed as Detailed Summary in
minimum of 30 second intervals. For instructions on Tabular Summary configuration, see
section “Configuring the Tabular Summary” on page 12-14.
Graded Exercise Summary Report One page overview of entire test with median morphologies for 12 leads from baseline and
either max. ST depression or peak exercise. For max. ST depression, report only prints
when a minimum of -0.5 mm of ST depression occurs in one of the following leads: I, II, III,
aVF, V2 to V6 (V1, aVR, aVL excluded; for ST elevation, -aVR is excluded).
Selected Medians Report Records median morphologies at baseline, max. ST depression, peak exercise and test
end for 12 leads. For max. ST medians, column only prints when a minimum of -0.5 mm of
ST depression occurs in one of the following leads: I, II, III, aVF, V2-V6. (V1, aVR, aVL
excluded; for ST elevation, -aVR is excluded).
Sample Cardiac Cycles Records median morphologies for 12 leads at user-defined intervals. Intervals defined in
Protocol Editor for each protocol by configuration of Store Median interval; 25 or 50 mm/s.
Trend Reports Records plots of PVCs, heart rate and blood pressure or any custom combination of
parameters (Trends: Custom). Also produces trend report of ST level and slope versus
time (Trends: ST Level/Slope, Trends: TWA). For details on the Trend Graphs, refer to
section “Configuring Trends” on page 12-15.
ST/HR Hysteresis A two-dimensional representation of ST level versus heart rate in exercise and recovery
phases.
ST/HR Slope Records linear regression of heart rate-adjusted slope for all leads, plus median
morphology of lead with highest slope.
ECG Strips Report of all 12 leads (also medians and recall stored in 12-lead format) stored during the
tests (manual or automatic). User can select all or some of the 12 leads to be printed.
Arrhythmia Review Report of 20 stored arrhythmias showing 2.5 seconds of raw data prior to the ectopic beat
through 2.5 seconds after the last. User can select all or some arrhythmias to be printed.
Vector Loops Report showing Y, X, Z leads and three-plane vector loop display of horizontal, frontal and
sagittal planes using Frank X, Y, Z lead set. Derived from associated 12SL report.
Sample TWA Cycles TWA medians report (see “Sample TWA Cycles” on page 6-43).
Waterfall Waterfall display report of all leads.
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Monitoring of Remote Exercise Test Workstations

The program allows you to monitor an exercise test performed at remote
stations from your PC. However, only one station can be viewed by one
other station at a time. The data in the vital signs window reflect the
settings at the remote station. Conditions for the remote view function:
 The Remote View function is enabled at the remote station (see

section “Miscellaneous 1 Tab” on page 12-24).
 The pretest phase has already started.
1. Click Remote View on the initial screen to view the remote exercise
test screen.
2. Click the Setup button and enter the PC names in the left column of
the window.
3. Click the arrow buttons to enter the corresponding IP address
automatically. If the system does not find the IP address, you can
enter the address manually.
5. Click the Select Station button and select the station.
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D Name of the remote station.

E Click to change the gain.
F Click to change the speed.

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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors

The following ambulatory blood pressure monitors can be connected to
the system:
 TONOPORT V: blood pressure only, oscillometric method
 TONOPORT IVa: blood pressure, oscillometric and auscultatory
method, as well as ECG
For information on setup and operation of the ambulatory blood pressure
monitor, please refer to the TONOPORT Operator's Manual.
Caution
Patient Hazard — Disconnect TONOPORT from the
patient when it is connected to the PC.
Note
Check that the correct port for the ambulatory blood pressure
monitor is configured (see section “Devices Tab” on page 12-
53).
The blood pressure can be measured in kPa or mmHg. For

selection of the blood pressure unit, see “Country Settings
Tab” on page 12-59.
Connect TONOPORT V devices to the serial port (RS232).
Connecting the Ambulatory BP Monitor
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2. Wait for the time to be displayed, then connect the monitor to the PC.
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Acquisition Screen
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A Measurement protocol details.
B Click to connect the ambulatory blood pressure monitor to the system.
Click to activate the programming mode. If a patient is selected first,

C TONOPORT V devices of version 2.0 and later will automatically copy
that patient’s ID number from the CASE database.
D Click to download the stored data to the system.
E Click to delete the data stored in the ambulatory blood pressure monitor.
F Click to load system setups stored for different system users.
Click to display the setup menu for ambulatory blood pressure

G measurements (see section “Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement
H Click to activate the online Help program.
I Click to return to the initial screen.
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3. Click Connect.
The acquisition screen indicates the memory status of the ambulatory

blood pressure monitor.
 A: Date and time of the monitor.

 B: Measurement protocol.
 C: Number of BP measurements and the duration of the protocol.
 D: Information whether or not data is stored in the monitor.
With TONOPORT V, version 2.0 and later:
 E: Patient ID stored in the TONOPORT device.

 F: Patient data from the CASE database assigned to the patient ID.
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4. Click the Clear Data button to delete data stored in the monitor (with
TONOPORT V devices, version 2.0 and later, this command will also
clear the patient ID).
Note
If the stored data has not been transferred to the system,
download it as described in the next section.
5. Click Programming to select the protocol.
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6. Select the protocol and click Programming. You can choose between
two protocols. Refer to section “Editing the BP Protocol” on page 12-
32 for information on configuring the protocols.
Note
If you are using TONOPORT V devices, version 2.0 and later,
check the displayed patient data to avoid data mismatch.
7. Turn the monitor off and disconnect it from the PC.

8. Connect the monitor to the patient (see TONOPORT Operator's
Manual).
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Downloading Data
3. Select the patient.
Note
If the patient ID has been stored in TONOPORT V devices of
version 2.0 and later, you are not required to select the patient.
Simply click Select and you will see the acquisition screen.
Be sure to download the data to the same database from which

you read the patient ID.
4. Click Connect.
5. Click Download Data. After the download, the Test Summary tab
appears.
Note
Do not forget to delete the data stored in the monitor. This is to
ensure that the monitor does not contain data from a previous
test when used on a new patient.
When the message Inconsistent data in ambulatory BP device!

Procedure cannot be saved! appears, turn the monitor briefly off
and on again.
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Test Summary
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D Measurement Results (Statistics Summary).
E Interpretation.
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database).
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database system).

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L Click to return to the initial screen.
respective areas, as described below:
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Patient Information
The Patient Information window opens. You can edit or complete the
data. Any changes you make will be assigned to this procedure, not to the
patient.
Note
the pending test.
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Test Information
The Test Information window opens.

 Test/Personnel
 Medications
You can edit the data (the changes you make will be assigned to this
procedure, not to the patient) or display the other tabs by clicking the tab
headers.
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list boxes.
Note
The Reason for Test library can be edited (see section “Miscellaneous
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Note
You can edit the medication library (see section “Editing the Reason
for Test, Medication Library” on page 12-36).
Measurement Results
In this window you can temporarily modify the statistics intervals and
the blood pressure limits for this report.
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A Select to perform the statistical analysis with the Statistics Intervals from
the ambulatory BP device; otherwise the intervals set in the system will be
used (see section “Editing the BP Protocol” on page 12-32). The check box is
accessible only when 1 or 2 BP periods have been selected at TONOPORT V.
B Select box to change the statistical night time.
C Select box to change the statistical wake-up time.
D Click buttons to change the blood pressure limits.

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Generating or Editing the Interpretation

Click Interpretation or Modify... to open the window. In the left part of
the window you see a number of folders with standard interpretation
texts. The system supports the creation of an interpretation by providing
standard texts which can be copied to the Interpretation area on the
right. In the Interpretation area you can edit the texts as needed (enter
new text, copy, cut, paste, etc.). Refer to section “Editing the
Interpretation Library” on page 12-34 for information on editing the
standard texts.
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B Click icons to simultaneously open (++) or close (- - ) all folders.
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D Click icon to confirm the test results.
E Click icons to cut, copy and paste text in the Interpretation area.
Note
As an alternative you can double-click a text to copy it from left to
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Graphics
The Graphics screen shows all BP values acquired over the monitoring
period. The blood pressure values are shown at the top, the pulse
pressure values (systolic pressure minus diastolic pressure) below. You
can show or hide the pulse pressure values (see “Ambulatory Blood
Pressure Measurement Setup” on page 12-31).
You can choose between display formats 1, 2 and 3. This format can be
preset in the System Settings and is saved as a user-specific
configuration. The selected format will also be used for printouts.
A small window with the values corresponding to the measurement will

be displayed as you move the mouse over the diagram.
For measurements taken with TONOPORT IVa, the ECG strips are also
displayed.
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B Click button to display the tabular summary.
C Window with measuring values at the cursor position.
D Click down arrow to select the display format (the same format is used for the
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Tabular Summary
Note
Individual measurements in the Tabular Summary can be
suppressed by double-clicking or by clicking with the right mouse
button; they can be restored in the same way. Suppressed
measurement data are excluded from the statistical analysis.
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Hourly Averages
The diagram shows the Hourly Averages of all measurements taken
during the monitoring period. Click Tabular to view the same values in
tabular format.
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Statistics Summary
The Statistics Summary shows one histogram each for the systolic values
(left) and the diastolic values (right) as well as the frequency distribution
given as a percentage.
The table below indicates the maximum, minimum and mean values as
well as the standard deviations.
The percentage of readings that exceeded the set limits is shown at the
bottom.
Similar report pages exist for the day time, the night time and the wake-
up time.
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Report Printout
section “Miscellaneous Tab” on page 12-33 for details on changing the
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 Standard Page (Test Information, Statistics Summary, Graphics)

 Tabular (all measured values in tabular format)
 Hourly Averages (tabular and graphics format)
 Statistics Summary (Statistics Summary as histogram,
minimum, maximum and mean values, standard deviation)
 Phases (same as Statistics Summary, but divided into day time,
wake-up time and night time)
 ECG Strips (all ECG strips in chronological order,
TONOPORT IVa)
3. Select a report format (click Modify... to display the Report Editor,
see section “Report Editor” on page 12-10).

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Sensors
Sensors
 SpiroSoft respiration flow sensor for FVC measurements
 LF 501 respiration flow sensor for VC and FVC measurements
For information on setup and operation of the sensors, refer to the
separate operator manuals.
Check whether the system is set up for the correct sensor (see section
“Devices Tab” on page 12-53) and connect the sensor to the configured
port.
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Overview
button.

 Test/Personnel
 Medications

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Modify to change.

4. Check that the patient information is complete.
Note
Depending on the selected reference value equation, the program
requires the gender, height, weight, date of birth, and race data for
calculation of the spirometry reference value (see section “Spirometry
Reference Value Equations, Interpretation Modes, Measurements”
on page B-13).
You can assign a location name to the location number (see section

the pending test.
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list boxes.
Note
The Reason for Test library can be edited (see section “Editing the
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Note
You can edit the medication library (see section “Editing the Reason
for Test, Medication Library” on page 12-36).
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Conducting Spirometry Tests

Overview
We will explain a spirometry test with the SpiroSoft respiration flow
sensor. The operating steps for spirometry tests with the LF 501 sensor
follow next.
The flow-volume loop is recorded in the spirometry test; all diagnostically

relevant values for forced inspiration and expiration can be derived from
the flow-volume loop (see section “Definition of Spirometry Test Values”
on page B-19). You can choose between two measurement modes:
 Envelope
 ATS
The Envelope mode permits multiple maneuvers to be performed in a

test. When you terminate the test, the system will determine the
envelope waveform and derive the measuring values. If several tests
exist, the system will determine the best measurement, which is the
measurement with the largest sum of FVC + FEV1.
With the ATS mode (American Thoracic Society), the program will first
determine the best expiratory and inspiratory curves of a test, based on
the largest sum of FVC + FEV1 or FIVC + FIV1. Then the system will
determine the test acceptability, using the ATS criteria (see
“Acceptability Criteria” on page 8-10). The best three tests are sorted
according to the largest sum of FVC + FEV1 and stored (see ATS
Summary table). In the next step, the program will determine whether
the best two tests meet the ATS reproducibility criteria (see
“Reproducibility Criteria” on page 8-10). The displayed overall
measurement reflects the flow-volume loop of the best test. The FVC and
FEV1 values are the best values from all tests; similar to the flow-volume
loop, the other values are taken from the best test.
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Envelope ATS
The system offers a number of equations for calculation of the reference

values (see section “Spirometry Reference Value Equations,
Interpretation Modes, Measurements” on page B-13); you can also choose
between two interpretation modes (see section “Interpretation Modes” on
page B-16).
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 For flow-volume measurements, the patient's cooperation is
essential.
 The ambient conditions should be checked every day before
performing spirometry tests; the room temperature is the factor
with the most impact on the test results (see section “Acquisition
 Refer to section “Acquisition Tab” on page 12-35 for information
on selecting the Measurement Mode, the Interpretation Mode, or
the Equation for Reference Value Calculation or on entering the
PT Code.
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A Click buttons to change the waveform scale.

B Click option button to display the flow-volume loop.
C Click option button to display the volume-time curve.
D Reference curve.
E Table with actual and reference values.
F Patient data.
G System evaluation area (MILLER square only with LF 501).
H Click to enter test information.
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I Click to start the test.
J Click to start the bronchodilator test.
K Click to terminate the test.
L Click for the post test review.
Click to load system setups stored for different system users (see section
M
“Custom Setups, Factory Setup” on page 12-38).
Click to display the spirometry setup menu (see section “Spirometry
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O Click to activate the online Help program.
P Click to return to the initial screen.
Q ATS acceptance of the current test, ATS statement.

R PT code information (for information on entering the PT code, refer to
section “Acquisition Tab” on page 12-35).
S Status line with information on the test procedure.
Flow-Volume Measurement - Operating Steps
Warning
Incorrect Measurements, Risk of Infection — The
pneumotach including its mouth piece is designed for
single use. Use a new pneumotach for each patient.
Check that the PT code on the pneumotach is the same as
the PT code (R) shown on the acquisition screen.
Clean the nose clip after each patient and attach new
foam pads.
With the LF 501, use a fresh mouthpiece for each new

patient.
1. Explain the test procedure to the patient.
2. Attach nose clip to ensure that the entire respiratory volume passes
through the sensor.
3. During the measurement, the patient should sit straight and hold
the SpiroSoft sensor in a horizontal position.
4. Click Start Test, then click OK to confirm that the patient is not yet
breathing through the sensor.
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5. Wait for the status line to turn green.

6. Have the patient close the lips around the mouthpiece and perform
the following maneuver through the sensor:
a. Exhale completely.
b. Slowly inhale completely.
c. Exhale as vigorously and for as long as possible (forced
expiratory parameters; in the ATS mode, the expiration should
last 6 seconds (see information on the ATS mode)).
d. Inhale as vigorously and deeply as possible (forced inspiratory
parameters).
7. Click Stop Test (beep). The system also emits the beep when
SpiroSoft terminates the measurement automatically.
8. Repeat the test several times, because the patient's cooperation is

essential for the quality of the test.
9. Click Best test to display the new best test (including system
evaluation) of the tests completed so far.
Note
The flow-volume measurements in the ATS mode must meet specific
criteria:
Acceptability Criteria
 The exhalation in the FEV1 maneuver must be longer than

6 seconds (configurable beep, see section “Acquisition Tab” on
page 12-35). Otherwise you will see the message Exhalation too
short.
 An expiratory plateau must be achieved, i.e., the expiratory
volume must not vary more than 30 ml within the last second.
Otherwise you will see the message No endexpiratory plateau.
 The forced expiration must start as quickly as possible. The
parameter used to determine the correct start is the back-
extrapolated volume. The volume must be less than 150 ml or
less than 5 % of the FVC. Otherwise the message High back-
extrapolated volume will appear.
Reproducibility Criteria
 A minimum of three accepted trials is required; two of these must

be reproducible. The reproducibility criterion is a maximum
variation of 200 ml of FEV1 and FVC between the two best tests.
Otherwise you will see the message High FEV1 variability or
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The flow-volume loop of the current test and of the best test are
displayed. The table shows the measuring values (Act.), the reference
values and the percentage deviation of the current test.
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A Click option button to display the volume-time curve.

B FEV1 value.
C Click option button to display the Current test, the Best test or the ATS
Summary.
D System evaluation according to the selected interpretation mode (for Best test
only).
E Measuring values, reference values and percentage deviation according to the
selected equation for calculation of the reference values.
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Bronchodilator Test
The bronchodilator test always consists of two measurements: one before
and one after medication. After medication, measure the dilatation as
follows:
1. Click Start Bronchodilator Test to start the measurement.
2. The system asks whether the previous measurement is to be the pre-

dilation test (Before Bronchodilation test); the question appears only
if a spirogram of this patient has been recorded earlier the same day.
3. Answer the question with OK.
4. Conduct the test as a normal flow-volume measurement.
When you select the Post Test Review, you have another opportunity to
select a pre-dilation test for comparison with the current test.
Spirometry Tests with the LF 501

The LF 501 also supports VC measurements. The ATS and Envelope
measurement modes are not available.
VC Measurement
1. Explain the test maneuver to the patient.
2. Attach nose clip to ensure that the entire respiratory volume passes
through the sensor.
3. Click Start Test and ask your patient to perform the following
maneuver when the orange indicator on the sensor lights up:
 Inhale, exhale and inhale again completely through the sensor.

Then your patient may resume normal breathing.
Note
 The maneuver must be concluded within 20 seconds of clicking
Start Test.
 The program terminates the measurement when it does not
detect a flow reversal within 4 s of two identified inversion
points, or after 5 full breaths.
The curve window shows the volume-time curve (expiration only) and the
table indicates the measuring values and the percentage deviation from
the reference values.
Click Start Test to initiate additional measurements. The next curve is

represented with a different color and superimposed on the first one. The
best results for EVC and IVC, which are not necessarily taken from the
same test, give VCmax.

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1. On the acquisition screen click FVC Measure..
2. Explain the test maneuver to the patient.

3. Check the nose clip.
4. Click Start Test and ask your patient to perform the following
maneuver when the orange indicator on the sensor lights up:
 Inhale completely through the sensor. Exhale maximally and as

quickly as possible, then inhale again completely and as quickly
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Test Summary
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A Click tab to display the flow-volume loop and tabular data.

D Measurement Results area.
E Interpretation.
F Select to display and print the system evaluation, or deselect .
G Click to display patient list for a new test.
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J Click to display the print setup window.
K Click to display a list of tests to compare with the current test.

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N Click to return to the initial screen.
respective areas, as described below:
Patient Information
The Patient Information window opens. You can only enter or correct
data that does not affect the calculation of reference values.
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The Test Information window opens (see “Entering Test Information” on
page 8-4).
Note
The Test Information is not assigned to the patient, but to the test
data.
FVC Measurement
Click the FVC Measure. tab to display the acquisition screen with the
corresponding flow-volume loop and the measuring values. The status
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Generating or Editing the Interpretation

At the end of the test the system evaluation is automatically entered in
the interpretation window. Click Interpretation or Modify... to open the
window. In the left part of the window you see a number of folders with
standard interpretation texts. The system supports the creation of an
interpretation by providing standard texts which can be copied to the
Interpretation area on the right. In the Interpretation area you can edit
the texts as needed (enter new text, copy, cut, paste, etc.). Refer to
section “Editing the Interpretation Library” on page 12-37 for
information on editing the standard texts.
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B Click icons to simultaneously open (++) or close (- -) all folders.
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D Click icon to confirm the test results.
E Click icons to cut, copy and paste text in the Interpretation area.
Note
As an alternative you can double-click text to copy it from left to
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 Standard Page with Flow-Volume Loop, Volume-Time Curve,
Measurements
 Interpretation (appears on the Standard Page)
3. Select a format for the Configured Report (click Modify... to display
the Report Editor, see section “Report Editor” on page 12-10).

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Comparing Two Spirograms

You can compare the present spirogram with another one of the same
patient recorded earlier.
1. Click Compare.
A window opens listing all the patient's spirograms.
2. Select a test.
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A Data relating to test 1 (reference test, test selected first).

B Click tab to display the flow-volume loops and tabular data.
C Data relating to test 2.

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Click Spirometry/Compare/FVC Measurement to display the

comparison screen with the flow-volume loop. The screen shows the two
curves and the percentage deviation from the reference values or the
percentage of the reference values attained.
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A Click option button to display the volume-time curve.

B Change the tabular display from % of ref. values to % deviation from ref.
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Overview
Overview
All patient records are saved to the local database. The patient records
can be
 viewed, edited, printed

 exported to another storage medium
 transferred to the MUSE database system or
 deleted
Click Local Database to open the window with the names of all stored
patients.
In this window, you can
 click Test to view all tests

 select a patient and then click Test to view only this patient’s tests
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A Selected patient (only this patient's records are shown).

B Click button to update the current list according to the selection criteria.
C Click down arrow to open the list box with the option all (i.e., all records stored
in the database will be shown).
D Enter dates, if you wish to view only the patient records acquired in that time
period.
E Click button to insert the current date at D.
F Search for patient by name or ID (depending on whether the Patient or the
Patient ID column is selected).
G Columns with details of the patient records: Cart/Device Number: ID number of
the acquisition device, confirmed: the test results have been reviewed and
confirmed by a physician, transferred: the patient record was transferred to the
MUSE system, Full disclosure ECG: the full disclosure ECG has been stored,
Patient: patient's name when all tests in the database are listed.
The list can be sorted by columns. To do so, click on a column header with the
left mouse button.
The right mouse button is used to restore the original width of a column.
H Enter a Cart/Device Number, if you wish to see only the patient records
acquired with the specific cart/device.
I Click down arrow to display a list with all test types and select.
J Click down arrow to display a list with the different test statuses and select:
confirmed or unconfirmed patient records only, or all patient records.
K Click button to view the selected patient record.
L Click button to print the final report of the selected patient record.
M Click button to generate a Combined Report for the current patient (see section
“Printing a Combined Report” on page 9-6).
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N Click button to save the selected patient record(s) to an external backup

device.
O Click button to transfer the selected patient record(s) to the MUSE database
system.
P Click button to send the selected patient record(s) via modem or to save it to
another directory.
Q Click button to export the selected patient record(s), using file formats PDF,
Word, Excel or XML.
R Click button to delete the selected patient record(s).
S Click button to select all displayed patient records.
1. Select all in the Patient list box, if you would like to see all stored
patient records and not just those of the selected patient.
2. To reduce the number of displayed patient records

 enter a Cart/Device Number to view only those patient records
acquired with that cart/device
 enter a time period at Date (from - to) to view only those patient
records acquired in that period
 click Insert today's date to view only today's patient records
 select a specific test type (e.g. exercise tests only) from the Test
list
 select a test status (confirmed, unconfirmed) from the Status list
3. Click Show new list to update the list according to your selections.
4. Select a patient record by clicking.
Note
Patient records marked with an asterisk * are stored on an external
medium.
You can select multiple patient records, holding the Shift key
depressed.
Click Select all to select all displayed patient records.
In a network environment, do not review a patient's test at more

than one workstation at a time.
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Viewing, Editing, Printing Patient Records

Click View.
The Test Summary will appear first.
You can edit the information. Changes are saved automatically to the
local database when you exit the screen. To print the displayed patient
record, click the Print button.
Note
You can also display a patient record by double-clicking.
When working in a network environment, it is not possible to view

the same patient record at multiple workstations.
When selecting a patient record stored on an external medium, the

system asks if you want to view the record only (in that case it
remains on the external medium) or if you want to restore it to your
PC.
Patient records transferred to the MUSE system database can be

viewed and printed with the MUSE Browser.
When you have selected the option Delete local test data after transfer
to MUSE on the MUSE tab (see section “MUSE Tab” on page 12-55),
all test data will be automatically deleted from the local database.
Only the patient demographics remain stored.
Printing a Combined Report

For the selected patient, you can generate and print a Combined Report
covering multiple records.

2. Select a record (or select multiple records, holding the Shift key
depressed).
3. Click Combined Report.
The Combined Report is displayed.
The Combined Report can be edited and printed, but it cannot be saved.
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Viewing and Printing Patient Records from the MUSE System

1. Click the MUSE Browser button on the initial screen.
2. Enter the MUSE password, if prompted. The MUSE web page will
appear.
3. Select Display with Frame or Display without Frame.
4. Submit query or identify the patient record to be retrieved by patient
ID or name.
5. Display the individual documents of the patient record.
6. Print reports using the Acrobat Reader printer tools on screen (tool
bar directly above the report page).
DO NOT use the Internet Explorer printer tools (toolbar at the top of
the screen).
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Archiving, Exporting, Deleting Patient Records

First select the patient record(s).
 To select a series of consecutive records, hold down the Shift key and
click the first and last file name of the series.
 To select individual records, hold down the Ctrl key and click on each
single record you wish to select.
 To select all displayed patient records, click Select all.
Save to Archive
To save the patient record(s) to a SD card, click the Save to Archive
button.
Note
Use SD cards ONLY to transfer data from MAC ECG systems.
To send the patient record(s) to a MUSE system, click the Transfer to

MUSE button.
Note
This button is enabled only if the data transfer to the MUSE
system has been selected on the MUSE tab (see “MUSE Tab” on
page 12-55).
Data sent to the MUSE system can be edited only when the
program is configured accordingly (see “MUSE Tab” on page 12-
55).
Data sent to the MUSE system can be viewed and printed with
the MUSE Browser. Please note: Select the Landscape format
before each printout.
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Transfer to MUSE
To transfer the patient record(s) to a MUSE system, click the Transfer to
MUSE button.
Note
This button is enabled only if the data transfer to the MUSE
system has been enabled on the MUSE tab (see section “MUSE
Data sent to the MUSE system can be edited only when the
program is configured accordingly (see “MUSE Tab” on page 12-
55).
Data sent to the MUSE system can be viewed and printed with
the MUSE Browser. Please note: Select the Landscape format
before each printout.
Send
Click the Send button to send the patient record(s) via modem or save
them to a storage medium.
To send records via modem

 click Transmission via modem
 enter telephone number, name and password of the workstation at
the receiving end
 click OK to clear the window
To save records to a storage medium

 click Save procedure to storage medium
 click OK to clear the window
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Export
Click the Export button to export patient record(s) using different file
formats.
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A Select option button to export data as a PDF file.

B Select option button to export data as a Microsoft Word file.
C Select option button to export the attached documents (ergospirometry).
D Select option button to export data as a Microsoft Excel file.
E Select option button to export data as an XML file.
F Click button to display the setup screen.
1. Select the export format (A, B, D, or E).

2. Configure the export settings, if needed (see next page).
3. Click the Export button to export the data.
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A Select the data to export as XML/Excel files.

B Select check box if you wish to use the settings from the Final Report tab (see
“Final Report Tab” on page 12-9 and “Final Report Tab” on page 12-23).
Otherwise the setup screen for configuration of the final report will appear.
C Enter the printer driver for PDF files.
D Select check box if you wish to automatically export each test after completion
as a PDF, XML or Word file and with the name selected at E, and whether the
attached documents are to be included in the export.
E Select the patient and/or test information to be included in the file name that
the system will generate automatically:
 test type
 date
 patient’s last name
 patient’s first name
 patient’s date of birth
 patient ID
 patient record no.
 export date
F Select the target folder for the data export.
Note
If you do not use the PDF995 PDF printer driver to export data in the
PDF format, you must set the export folder in the corresponding PDF
writer application.

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Working Temporarily with the Local Database

Note
This feature is not available if one of the following options is enabled:
 DICOM option (DICM)

 EMR option (XEMR)
 Request MUSE data
 Floating License
If you wish to work temporarily with the offline (local) database (house
call), you can copy the patient list (without any examinations) to the local
database. This can be done manually or automatically.
Manual
1. Connect the PC to the data network.
2. Click System Configuration to display the system configuration
menu.
3. Click Database...
4. In the Database Setup window select use offline database.
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The patient list without the corresponding examinations will be copied to

the local database.
Now you can disconnect the PC from the data network and continue
working with the local database as usual, i.e., you can select a patient
and perform a test or admit a new patient to perform a test.
When you have finished working with the local database, reconnect the
PC to the network and deselect the use offline database check box: new
tests as well as new patients for whom tests exist will be copied to the
database on the server.

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Automatic
If you select the automatic switch to offline database check box in the
Database Setup window, an additional button will be displayed when you
shut down the program: Use Offline Database.
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When you terminate the program with this button, the patient list will
be copied to the local database. Continue working with your PC as usual.
When you have finished working with the local database, exit the
program, reconnect the PC to the network and start the program. New
tests as well as new patients for whom tests exist will automatically be
copied to the database on the server. A message informs you of the copy
procedure.

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Administrative Tools

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Overview
Overview
The program can be used in combination with the following
administrative tools:
 medical reimbursement program

 hospital information system (HIS)
 EMR system (electronic medical records)

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Description
Description
The CASE program supports communication with administrative tools
via the following interfaces:
 GDT (German medical device data standard)

 BDT (German medical data standard)
 HL7 (requires XEMR option)
Note
Please refer to the separate descriptions supplied.
If the program is used in conjunction with an administrative tool, the

patient file is always managed in the administrative tool while the test
data are managed in the CASE program. In this case you will also select
the patient in the administrative tool and enter height and weight.
After selecting the patient, you choose the test type. This will
automatically transfer you to CASE which you operate as usual. If you
wish to select another patient, you will have to exit the examination
program and choose the patient in the administrative tool.
After ending the test and terminating the examination program, the
most important data, but no curves, will be transferred to the
administrative tool.
Dialog between the administrative tool and CASE:

 start of the administrative tool
 selection of the patient
 display of the patient's medical record
 selection of an examination (start of CASE)
 acquisition of a new test (ECG, spirogram, etc.)
 termination of the examination program
 transfer of test data to the administrative tool
When running the CASE program in conjunction with an administrative

tool, the functions selecting another patient, admitting a new patient are
not available.
The patient is admitted to the administrative tool with last name, first
name, patient ID, date of birth, height and weight.
Note
GE Healthcare is not in a position to guarantee full compatibility of
administrative tool with CASE in all situations.

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Overview
Overview
DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is an open
data exchange standard for medical information.
DICOM standardizes both the file format for data storage as well as the
communications protocol for the exchange of these data.
The following functions are supported:
 performing procedures on the basis of the order list (scheduled

examinations)
 performing procedures without the order list (unscheduled
examinations)
 sending procedure data to the archiving system
Note
A valid DICOM option code will activate the DICOM interface as well
as the DICOM tab.
Configurations on the DICOM tab should be referred to IT/Service

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Performing Procedures with the Order List

(Scheduled Procedures)
1. Click New Test.
2. Select the patient and click Order List.
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An order list query is automatically sent via the network. These are the
default search criteria:
 orders for the selected patient

 orders for the present day (today)
 orders assigned to this workstation
Note
It is also possible to view the order list without selecting a patient
first. An order list query is automatically sent via the network. These
are the default search criteria:
 orders for all patients

 orders for the present day (today)
 orders assigned to this workstation
3. If required, you can changed these default settings. Then click Find
to start the query.
4. Select the order from the list. More details can be found below the
order list.
5. Click Start Procedure.
The procedure with the patient data of the selected order will start. For
exercise stress tests, a test protocol assigned to the order will
automatically be selected (see Field Service Manual).
If present, the following data will be saved with the test.
 Order number (configurable source, see Field Service Manual)

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 Name of the requesting physician

 Name of the performing physician
6. Perform the examination according to the user instructions.

7. At the end of the examination you will be asked whether the test is a
valid or an invalid test. If invalid, you must state a reason.
8. Confirm your entries.
Once the test has been successfully terminated (or after it has been
analyzed, see Field Service Manual), the data will be sent to the
archiving system.
Depending on the DICOM configuration, only the ECG waveforms (for

exercise stress tests only) or the ECG waveforms and the test report (as
configured for the printout) will be sent to the archive. After a successful
transfer the exam is labelled Transferred (DCM) in the examination list.
When the data were successfully archived (this may take more or less
time, depending on the archiving system used), the exam is labelled
Archived (DCM) in the examination list. Depending on the configuration,
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Performing Procedures without the Order List (Unscheduled Procedures)
Elements of the Order List - Explanation

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A The content of these fields depends on the program configuration.
B Search criterion for the workstation: find orders for a specific workstation or find
orders for all workstations.
C Search criterion date: find orders for the selected time period or find orders
irrespective of a time period.
D Search criterion patient name/patient ID: find orders for patients with a given
last name or patient ID or find orders for all patients.
E Click to find orders that match the specified search criteria.
F Click to quit the dialog window.
G Click to reject the order, stating the reason.
H Click to initiate the procedure of the selected order.
Performing Procedures without the Order List

(Unscheduled Procedures)
 Click New Test.
 Select a patient or admit a new one.
 Select the test type.
 Start the test.
 The procedure is performed and archived as described in the
previous section.

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Resting ECG Setup
Resting ECG Setup

The settings specific to the resting ECG modality can be entered either
from the resting ECG acquisition screen where you click Setup to display
the setup menu, or from the General tab of the System Configuration (see
“General Tab” on page 12-40).
Acquisition Tab
The Acquisition tab with the acquisition settings is already on top.
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A Click to print the resting ECG setup.

B Click to display the other setup tabs.
C Select or deselect display of the 1-mV calibration pulse.
D Select the speed and gain (screen).
E Select the screen format.
F Select to hear the lead off alarm. If selected, the system will emit a beep
when an electrode becomes disconnected.
G Select to enable the Cubic Spline algorithm (automatic compensation of
baseline fluctuation). Cubic Spline causes a signal delay of approx. 2.
seconds.
H Click to enable the thermal writer.
I Select the thermal writer speed and gain.
J Select the number of rhythm leads to be recorded with the thermal writer.
K Select filter frequency (ECG).
L Click to edit the Reason for Test library (see next page).
M Click to edit the Interpretation library.
N Click to edit the Medications library.

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Editing the Reason for Test Library

In this window you can edit the library for the Reason for Test list box.
You can enter a maximum of 12 statements.
1. Click Modify... to display the Reason for Test library.
2. Select a blank line.

3. Enter the text.

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Editing the Interpretation Library

In this window you can edit the library of interpretative statements.
1. Click Modify... to display the Interpretation library.
2. Click a line to highlight it.

3. Click a second time to enable the edit mode and enter your changes.
4. With the icons at the bottom of the window you can
 open (++) or close (- -) folders
 insert chapters
 insert lines
 delete chapters
 sort texts alphabetically
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A B C D
A Click icon to open (++) or close (- -) folders.

B Click icon to insert chapters or lines.
C Click icon to delete chapters.
D Click icon to sort texts alphabetically.

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Editing Medication Groups, Assigning Drug Names

1. Click Modify... to display the Medications library.
2. Click down arrow to open the list.

3. Select the medication group.
4. Click the Drug Name box and enter the medication name.
Note
Assigning the correct names to the groups is the responsibility of the
physician.
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Lead Sequence Tab

Click the Lead Sequence tab to open the window.
Lead sequence is the assignment of ECG leads to the writer or screen

channels.
You can change the lead sequences according to your needs and save
them under the same name or under a new name. You may also create
new lead sequences.
Note
The Standard and Cabrera lead sequences cannot be modified.
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Modifying the Lead Sequence

1. Select the number of monitored leads. These are the leads to be
recorded.
2. Select a Lead Sequence.

3. Open the list box of the channel where you want to record another
lead and select.
4. Enter the lead label.
Configuring Leads Ex1, Ex2, Ex3

5. Choose unipolar or bipolar.
6. Choose the 1st electrode site for Ex1.

7. Select the 2nd electrode site for Ex1 (bipolar) (the 2nd site for
unipolar leads is always CT).
8. If required, change the name of the lead sequence (step 2) and click
OK to save.
If you change any of the selections of an "Ex" lead, the sequence

name is given as "?"

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Miscellaneous Tab
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A Select the check boxes to enable the following functions:

Preview before Analysis: Full-screen display of the 10-second ECG, analysis only
after confirmation.
Print after Analysis: Automatic printout after acquisition of the 10-second ECG.
Post Test Review after Analysis: Automatic display of the test report after
acquisition and analysis of the 10-second ECG.
Start Full Disclosure after Analysis: After acquisition of the 10-second ECG the
system starts saving the full disclosure data.
Pace Enhancement: All pacer pulses will be displayed with an amplitude of 0.5
mV.
QRS Beep: The system emits a beep each time it detects a QRS complex (only
with CAM-14 acquisition module).
Axis Graph: An axis graph is shown in Tabular Summary and in the Median
Report.
B Select sampling rate for full disclosure ECG.
C Enter prompt for Extra Question 1 (appears in Test Information, Test/Personnel).
D Select answer format for prompt 1.
E Select sagittal plane (right/left) for vector loop display.
F 12SL analysis program:
Select check box to display the corresponding statements in the Test Summary
(ACI-TIPI (Acute Cardiac Ischemia - Time Insensitive Predictive Instrument) is a
mathematically-based decision aid which has been shown to be useful in critical
care situations where speed of diagnosis can be crucial).
G HEART analysis program.

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Final Report Tab

Click the Final Reports tab for configuration of the report printout.
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 10-second ECG (up to 3 different formats, with or without
Interpretation)
 Medians
 Vector Loops.
2. Select the screen format for the 10-second ECG. You can choose two
more formats.
3. Select a report format.

4. Click Modify... to edit the report or create a new Configured Report
(see “Report Editor” on page 12-10).
6. Select the rhythm leads.
8. Choose the leads if you selected the Swedish H1 format.
9. Select check box if you wish to print the measurement marks.
10. Select the gain.

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Report Editor
The Configured Report Editor allows you to create a maximum of 10
templates (e.g. letter to referring physician). Two templates (Reports 1
and 2) are preconfigured and cannot be changed.
Click Modify... on the Final Report tab to display the Configured Report
Editor window.
You can enter text and insert report items from a list (e.g., patient name,
heart rate). At the time the report is printed the program will replace
these report items with the actual data.
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1. Click to select and open a report template.
2. Click in the window and type the text.

3. Click Insert Report Items to open the list of available data fields and
select an item by double-clicking.
4. Highlight the text and select the font.
5. Select the font size.
6. Select the font format: bold, italics or underlined.
7. Select a color from the color palette A and click the colored bar.
8. Select the paragraph format: left flush, right flush, or centered.
9. Click Logo to open the logo window.

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A Click to select the logo.

B Use arrow buttons or text fields to define the size and position of the logo.
10. Click button to save the template. To do so, enter the template name
first. This name will allow you to select the template later on when
configuring the printed report. If edited, Reports 1 and 2 must be
saved under a new name.
11. Click to delete the template.
12. Close the Configured Report window.

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Exercise Test Setup

The settings specific to the exercise test modality can be entered either
from the exercise test pre-acquisition screen where you click Setup to
display the setup menu, or from the General tab of the System
Configuration (see “General Tab” on page 12-40).
Writer Tab
The Writer tab with the writer settings is already on top.
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A Click to print the exercise test setup.

B Click to select the writer gain.
C Click to select the writer speed.
D Click to select writer for In-Test Reports.
E Select or deselect automatic in-test reports configured in the Protocol
Editor (see “Protocol Editor Tab” on page 12-19).
F Select or deselect display of the ST Table in the 12-lead reports.
G Define output of manually acquired in-test reports: Print, Print&Save or Save.
H Select peak exercise report type: none, Medians, 12-Lead ECG.
I Select rhythm lead for viewing and recording.
J Select 12SL report format.
K Select Medians report:
 Select the rhythm lead for Linked Medians at I.
 Select the leads for Median H1 at N.
L Select Rhythm/Recall report format.
M Select 12-Lead report format.
N Select H1 ECG leads.

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Screen Tab
Click the Screen tab to open the window.
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B Select or deselect display of the 1-mV calibration pulse.
C Select the sensitivity level to noise (noise/signal ratio): low, middle, high
(electrodes with a high impedance are shown yellow).
D Select the gain for the displayed ECGs.
E Select the speed for the displayed ECGs.
F Select a median group. Then select the leads for this group.
G Select the ECG format for the screen display.
H Click to configure the Tabular Summary (see next page).
I Click to configure the Trends (see “Configuring Trends” on page 12-15).
K Click to configure the Vital Signs window (see “Configuring the Vital Signs” on
page 12-16).

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Configuring the Tabular Summary

You can define up to 5 columns of data in the Tabular Summary in
addition to the standard 8.
Select preconfigured data types or create new column headings.
Click Configure Tabular Summary on the “Screen Tab” on page 12-13 to

display the configuration window.
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The highlighted items are selected for display.
1. Click a highlighted item to deselect it.
2. Click a deselected item to select it.

3. To create your own column headings:
a. Type the new column heading.
b. Click a heading to select it.
Note
You can enter the values for columns 1 through 5 either directly in
the Tabular Summary or use the comment key.

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Configuring Trends
Click Configure Trends on the “Screen Tab” on page 12-13 to display the
configuration window.
You can choose the parameters for 6 graphic trends.
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1. Select the parameter for the left Y axis.
2. Select the parameter for the right Y axis.

3. Choose the ECG lead for the ST-related graphic trends.

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Configuring the Vital Signs

Click Configure Vital Signs on the “Screen Tab” on page 12-13 to display
the configuration window. You can choose
 the vital signs to be displayed

 the order in which they are presented
 the font size
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1. Click Add/remove fields to select the vital signs to display.
2. Right-click a window item to choose a different font size or move the

item.
These are the choices in the menu:
 move
 bigger font
 smaller font
3. Click the appropriate item in the menu to change the font size.
4. Click Move to choose another location for the item. A box appears
around the selected item.
5. Click in the box and, holding the mouse button down, move it to its
new position.
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Lead Sequence Tab

Click the Lead Sequence tab to open the window.
Lead sequence is the assignment of ECG leads to the writer or screen

channels.
You can change the lead sequences according to your needs and save
them under the same name or under a new name. You may also define
different lead sequences for the screen display and the printouts.
Note
The first two lead sequences are fixed and cannot be modified.
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Modifying the Lead Sequence

1. Select the number of monitored leads. These are the leads to be
recorded.
2. Select a Lead Sequence.

3. Open the list box of the channel where you want to record another
lead and select.
4. Enter the lead label.
5. Select the lead for screen display (only possible after definition of the
lead sequence).

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Configuring Leads Ex1, Ex2, Ex3

6. Choose unipolar or bipolar.
7. Choose the 1st electrode site for Ex1.

8. Select the 2nd electrode site for Ex1 (bipolar) (the 2nd site for
unipolar leads is always CT).
9. If required, change the name of the lead sequence (step 2) and click
OK to save.
If you change any of the selections of an Ex lead, the sequence name

is given as ???.

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Protocol Editor Tab

Click the Protocol Editor tab to open the window.
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B Click option button to select the treadmill exercise testing device.
C Click option button to select the bicycle ergometer exercise testing device.
D Click down arrow to select a protocol.
E Phase names of the protocol.
F Click to modify or delete protocols (see “Protocol Editor Screen” on page 12-
20).
Selecting the Default Protocol

1. Choose the treadmill B or bicycle ergometer C exercise testing device.
2. Select the default protocol D.

 You can either select an existing protocol (e.g. BRUCE) and edit
the parameters, or
 You can create a new protocol from a blank template (e.g. TEST
14).
3. Click Modify F to edit existing protocols or create new ones. This
displays the Protocol Editor window.
Note
You can select protocols for pharmacological tests (e.g.
Dobutamine) at D.

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Protocol Editor Screen
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Note
The 12 lead and Median report formats are selected on the Writer
tab.
The medians saved with Store Median are included in the Medians
report.
A Phase name.
B Selected protocol.
C Stage name.
D Select or deselect a ramping phase (= continuous speed/load increase;
selectable only when phase name, e.g. BRUCE, is highlighted; separately
adjustable for each phase).

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E Parameter fields (corresponding to the columns from left to right).

Phase/Stage name.
Stage Time.
Speed.
Grade.
12 Lead Report: First = time of first 12-lead report.
12 Lead Report: Repeat = print interval after first report.
Median Report: First = time of first median report.
Median Report: Repeat = print interval after first report.
BP: First = time of first BP prompt or measurement.
BP: Repeat = interval after first BP prompt or measurement.
Store Median: First = time first median stored.
Store Median: Repeat = interval after first stored median.
F Click a button to add a new protocol, delete or print an existing protocol.
G Click button to reset changes.
H Click a button to add a phase or a graded phase.
I Click button to delete the selected phase.
J Click a button to add or delete a stage.
Caution
Bruise Hazard — DO NOT specify BP intervals shorter
than 2 minutes. The BP readings may be incorrect and
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Creating a New Phase
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1. Select a blank protocol (e.g. TEST 14).
2. Click the New Protocol button to display the window with all protocol
templates.
3. Select a template from the list.
Editing Stage or Phase Information

4. Click on a stage or phase to display the active data fields.
5. Enter new data for the stage or phase.

6. To delete this stage or phase, click the Delete stage or Delete phase
button.
7. To add a stage, click Add stage.
8. To add a phase, select a phase. Then click Add phase or Add graded
phase. The new phase is inserted below the selected phase.
Note
New protocols can be created only when the displayed protocol is
blank or was deleted.
New phases can be created only when an existing phase is deleted

first and when the protocol has less than three phases.
If the stage time in pretest is 0, the pretest phase will automatically

begin when the patient starts pedalling.

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Exercise Test Setup
Final Report Tab

Click the Final Report tab for configuration of the report printout.
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 Graded Exercise Summary Report
 Selected Medians Report
 Tabular Summary (stage/detail)
 Trend Reports (only the selected graphs will be printed)
 Exercise Test Interpretation (XTI)
 Sample Cardiac Cycles
 ECG Strips/Arrhythmia Review:
All: prints all stored strips or arrhythmias;
Selected: prints ECG strips or arrhythmias from the post test
review.
 12SL/Vector Loops
 Waterfall
 Sample TWA Cycles
 with measurement marks: median complexes with ST
measurement marks.
2. Select a report format.
3. Click Modify... to edit the report or create a new Configured Report
(see “Report Editor” on page 12-10).
4. Select the number of copies.
5. Select the gain.
6. Click button to print the exercise test settings.

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Exercise Test Setup
Miscellaneous 1 Tab
Click the Miscellaneous 1 tab to open the window.
A B C D E F G H I J K
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A Select or deselect FRF (Finite Residual Filter algorithm = filtering of high

and low-frequency components without altering the QRS complexes, signal delay
of 1 s) or Cubic Spline (compensation of baseline fluctuation, signal delay 2 s);
see section “Application Tips” on page B-6.
B Select the PE Scale (Perceived Exertion). The selected scale will appear in the
event list box.
C Select the muscle filter frequency and the method for calculation of the Max.
predicted HR.
 WHO: max. predicted HR = 220 - age
 AHA: max. predicted HR for age < 25: 160, for age > 75: 115, for age between
25 and 75: 160 - (age - 25) x 45/50.
D Select FRF or Cubic Spline (see A).
E Select the Target HR (%) as a percentage of the max. predicted heart rate and the
max. blood pressure.
F Choose the arrhythmia lead selection mode: Scan or Manual (if Manual: select
leads).
G Select the reports to be initiated with buttons 1 and 2 on the CAM-14 acquisition
module.
H Select or deselect the following functions:
 display of Arrhythmia Labels
 Remote View
 QRS Beep
 Audible HR Alarm (alert when target HR is exceeded)
 display of Pace Enhancement markers
 Audible LEAD OFF Alarm (alert when an electrode becomes disconnected)
 Target Load (value will be calculated and indicated, for bicycle ergometer
protocols only)

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Exercise Test Setup
I Select the Max. Load Interpolation function (only possible when the exercise test
is performed on a bicycle ergometer). The maximum load is the load of the last
completed stage plus the duration of the last stage x load increase/stage time.
Example:
load of the last completed stage: 125 Watts
last stage aborted after 1 minute
load increase: 25 Watts
stage time: 2 minutes
125 W + 1 x 25/2 = 137.5 W
This value is also used to determine the percentage of the target load.
J Select Save full disclosure ECG, then choose the phase when storage of the full
disclosure ECG should start, the sampling rate and whether or not you want to
record the audio ECG.
K Select the METS Interpolation Time.

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Exercise Test Setup
Miscellaneous 2 Tab
Click the Miscellaneous 2 tab to open the window.
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Editing the Comments, Test Types, Reason for Test, Reasons for Termination,
Medications Library
1. Click Modify.... to open the edit window.
2. Edit, delete or add new statements.
Configuring the Measurement Results

1. Click Modify... to display the Measurement Results window.
2. Select the parameters to be included in the Measurement Results

(Test Summary).
Note
ST/HR Index is the maximal change in ST depression as a function of
change in heart rate during recovery.
Selection of multiple parameters may cause report header to

continue on second page.

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Exercise Test Setup

Click Modify.... to open the Interpretation Library window.
Note
You can edit the eight preset topics in the window on the left. Do not
edit the topics, if data will be sent to MUSE. Additional statements
can be entered in the window on the right. To do so, click in the blank
space below the last statement.
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1. Select the topic to edit.
2. Click in the text box and edit the text.

3. Delete or change existing statements or add new ones (a maximum of
20 statements can be entered for each topic).
4. Click the up/down arrows to change the order of topics and
statements.

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Exercise Test Setup
Entering Extra Questions

Click Modify.... to open the Extra Questions window.
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1. Click in the text box for the first question and type a text (20
characters max.).
2. Select the answer format: Alphanumeric, Numeric, Yes/No.

3. Enter the second question in the same way.

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Exercise Test Setup
ST/Medians / 12SL Tab

Click the ST/Medians / 12SL tab to display the window for setup of ST
measurement and 12SL.
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A Click option button to select calculation method for E and J points.

B Click option button to select calculation method for post-J point.
Manual: set post-J point at D
Auto: select formula at C.
C Select formula for calculation of post-J point.
D Manually select post-J value.
E Select or deselect the ST Criteria.
F Click option button to select ST Slope criteria.
G Select the max. ST elevation/depression (when the limit is reached, a
message appears on the acquisition screen).
H Select or deselect the 12SL Criteria.

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Exercise Test Setup
TWA Tab
Click the TWA tab to open the window.
During the exercise test the TWA algorithm analyzes the data in the
background. In each of the selected leads, the algorithm calculates the
even and odd medians, the TWA value and the noise limit. The data is
saved at intervals of 15 seconds. Verify the TWA settings on this tab
before the test.
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A Select the TWA Heart Rate Limit (TWA values whose HR exceeds this limit are
excluded from calculation of the maximum TWA value and are identified with a
question mark on the display).
B Select the TWA Noise Limit (TWA values whose noise value exceeds this limit
are excluded from calculation of the maximum TWA value and are identified
with a question mark on the display).
C Heart rate: when first reached, the corresponding TWA value is stored
separately.
D Click down arrow to select the update factor.
E Select the check box to enable TWA analysis at test begin, or deselect.
F Click to reset the values to the defaults.
Note
During the test, TWA data records are saved at given points in time.
Each TWA data record provides the following information:
 time it was saved

 heart rate
 TWA and noise values for each lead

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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement Setup

The settings specific to the ambulatory blood pressure measurement
modality can be entered either from the ambulatory blood pressure
acquisition screen where you click Setup to display the setup menu, or
from the General tab of the System Configuration (see “General Tab” on
page 12-40).
Acquisition Tab
The Acquisition tab is already on top.
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A Click to print the ambulatory blood pressure measurement setup.

B Select box to change the statistical wake-up time.
C Select box to change the statistical night time.
D Click to select the measurement protocol.
E Click to edit the protocol (see next section).
F Click to change the systolic blood pressure limit for the day time.
G Click to change the systolic blood pressure limit for the night/wake-up time.
H Select check box to add the pulse pressure value (systolic pressure minus
diastolic pressure) to the following report formats on the display and on the
printout: measurement results, graphics, statistics summary, day phase, night
phase and wake-up phase.
I Click to select the graphics display format for the display and the printout: 1 =
line chart, 2 = area chart, 3 = limit value chart.
J Click to change the diastolic blood pressure limit for the day time.
K Click to change the diastolic blood pressure limit for the night/wake-up time.

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Editing the BP Protocol

Click Modify to display the configuration menu.
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1. Select the number of BP periods.
2. Select the beginning of the period.

3. Select the end of the period.
4. Choose whether measurements are to be taken at exactly or at
approximately the selected intervals.
5. Select the BP interval.
6. Select the deflation rate.
7. Enter a name for the protocol.
8. Select the inflation pressure for the first measurement.
9. Select the length of ECG strips (TONOPORT IVa only).
10. Select whether you wish to record an ECG with each, with every
second or with every third BP measurement (TONOPORT IVa only).

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Miscellaneous Tab
Click the Miscellaneous tab to open the window.
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A Click to print the ambulatory blood pressure measurement setup.

B Select documents to be included in the report.
C Select the Configured Report format.
D Click button to edit the Configured Report or create a new one (see “Report
Editor” on page 12-10).
E Select number of copies.
F Enter Extra Question 1 (20 characters max.).
G Enter Extra Question 2 (20 characters max.).
H Select the answer format for the Extra Questions.
I Click to edit the Reason for Test library.
J Click to edit the Interpretation library.
K Click to edit the Medication library.
Editing the Reason for Test, Medication Library

1. Click Modify... to display the edit window.

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In this window you can edit the library of interpretative statements. You
can enter a maximum of 12 statements.

 insert chapters
 insert lines
 delete chapters

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Spirometry Setup
Spirometry Setup
The settings specific to the spirometry modality can be entered either
from the spirometry acquisition screen where you click Setup to display
the setup menu, or from the General tab of the System Configuration (see
“General Tab” on page 12-40).
Acquisition Tab
The Acquisition tab is already on top.
A B CD E F GH I J K
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A Click to print the spirometry test setup.

B Select the Equation for Reference Value Calculation.
C Select the Interpretation Mode.
D Select the Measurement Mode.
E Select the PT Code.
F Select to print the report automatically after the test.
G Select if you want to hear a beep at the end of expiration in the ATS mode.
H Enter the atmospheric pressure.
I Enter the relative air humidity.
J Enter the ambient temperature (SpiroSoft only).
K Enter the respiratory air temperature for the VC/FVC test (LF 501 only).
Note
Check the entered ambient conditions each day. The program needs
this information for BTPS correction (Body Temperature Pressure
Saturated), i.e., the measuring values are referred to an ambient
pressure and saturation with water vapor at a body temperature of
37 °C.
Note
Exiting the spirometry setup menu with OK confirms all data and
the PT code. At the same time, date and time in the PT Code line on
the acquisition screen will be updated.

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Spirometry Setup
Miscellaneous Tab
Click the Miscellaneous tab to open the window.
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A Click to print the spirometry test setup.

B Select documents to be included in the report.
C Select the Configured Report format.
D Click button to edit the Configured Report or create a new one (see “Report
Editor” on page 12-10).
E Select number of copies.
F Enter Extra Question 1 (20 characters max.).
G Enter Extra Question 2 (20 characters max.).
H Select the answer format for the Extra Questions.
I Click to edit the Reason for Test library.
J Click to edit the Interpretation library.
K Click to edit the Medication library.
Editing the Reason for Test, Medication Library

1. Click Modify... to display the edit window.

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Spirometry Setup

In this window you can edit the library of interpretative statements. You
can enter a maximum of 12 statements.

 insert chapters
 insert lines
 delete chapters

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Custom Setups, Factory Setup

The program allows you to save, load, and delete your personal settings
for the different test modalities. From the same menu, you can restore
the factory defaults.
You access the setup menu by clicking the Custom Setup button on the
acquisition or pre-acquisition screen, or from the the General tab of the
System Configuration (see “General Tab” on page 12-40).
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A Names of stored custom setups.

B Click a button to load, save or delete a setup.
C Click to select the drive.
Save
1. Click the Save button.
2. In the Save Setup window, select the target drive from the list.
 Hard drive
 Disk drive A
3. Select a line in the Setup window A.
4. In the Save As box, enter a name.
5. Click Save....
Note
With this command you save the setups of all modalities, not just of
the selected modality.

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Load or Delete
1. Select the drive.
2. Select the name.
3. Click Load to load the setup, or click Delete to delete the setup.
Note
Be sure to save the current setup BEFORE loading one of the stored
setups, or your modifications will be lost.
With some bicycle ergometers, restoring the Factory Setup will

delete your own exercise test protocols and phases.
The following parameters cannot be loaded, stored or reset to the

factory defaults.
Exercise Tests
 Remote View
 thermal writer port
Spirometry Tests
 ambient conditions
System Configuration
 all settings on the General tab
Load the Factory Setup

1. Click the Custom Setup button on the acquisition or pre-acquisition
screen, or on the General tab of the System Configuration.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the list box.
3. Select Factory Setup.
4. Click Load to load the setup.

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Click the System Configuration button on the initial screen to display the
menu.
General Tab
A B C D E F G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
P
Q
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A  Test Patient: Select check box to run a test using simulated patient data.
Select the function each time before starting a simulated test.
WARNING
Interpretation Hazard—Select the simulated
patient data for demonstration purposes only
to avoid misinterpretation of the data.
 Anti-Aliasing: Select check box to smooth the ECG signal traces.

 Enable Test Information Window: Select check box to automatically display
the Test Information window on the acquisition or pre-acquisition screen.
 Select check box to automatically delete tests saved to an archive.
B Enter or select the default physician and technician names (the names will
appear on the Test/Personnel tab).
C Enter the name and address of the hospital or practice (information appears on
the printed reports).

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D  Trace Background: Click to select the background for the signal traces.
 ECG Grid: Select the grid format for the displayed ECG.
 Report ECG Grid: Select the grid format for the printed ECG.
 Screen Diagonal: Select the size of your PC monitor
(custom, see “Adjusting the Screen Size for Widescreen Monitors” on page
12-42).
E Enter the physician and technician IDs. When sending data to a MUSE
system, be sure to match User ID numbers assigned at the MUSE system to
User ID numbers assigned at the CASE unit.
F Settings for temporary use of the offline (local) database (see “Working
Temporarily with the Local Database” on page 9-12).
Click to enter a percentage value for the minimum free hard drive storage
capacity. You will be alerted when the capacity drops below this value.
G  User List: Click to define the users, groups and privileges for individuals
working with the system (see next page).
 Modify Password: Click to modify the current user's password (not with
Windows user list).
H Click to display the assignment list (available only when unassigned tests
exist, see “Assignment List” on page 12-47).
I Click to transfer resting ECGs (see “Receiving Resting ECGs from Other ECG
Devices” on page 12-45).
J Click to copy patient records to another medium. The patient records remain
stored in the local database (see “Copying Patient Records” on page 12-48).
K Click to archive patient records not currently used on an external medium (see
“Archiving Patient Records” on page 12-49).
L Click to compress patient records (see “Compressing Patient Records” on
page 12-50).
M Click to change the system date and time (see “Changing System Date and
Time” on page 12-50).
N Click to perform a statistical analysis of all tests performed with the system
(see “Procedure Statistics” on page 12-51).
O Click to display the Custom Setup screens for
 Resting ECG (see “Resting ECG Setup” on page 12-3)
 Exercise Test (see “Exercise Test Setup” on page 12-12)
 Spirometry (see “Spirometry Setup” on page 12-35)
 Ambulatory Blood Pressure (see “Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement
Setup” on page 12-31)
 Export (see “Settings” on page 9-11)
 Printer (see “Printer Settings” on page 12-52)
 Custom Setup (see “Custom Setups, Factory Setup” on page 12-38).
P Click to access the service screen (requires Service password).
Q Click to save or load the System Configuration.
R Click to quit the program.
S Click to print the System Configuration.
Note
If you cannot remember the supervisor password, please contact the
GE Healthcare Technical Support or your local Service
Representative.

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Adjusting the Screen Size for Widescreen Monitors

1. Select custom.
2. Click .
3. Adjust the height of the displayed window to 10 cm, using a ruler.
4. Adjust the width in the same way.
5. Clear the window.
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User Administration
User List (G on the General tab, on page 12-40) displays the list of all
registered system users if you select the Enable Password Function
check box in the preceding window. You can edit user data with Modify...
(select name first), delete a user with Delete... or register a new user with
New....
If you enable Use Windows User List, the user list of the specified
Windows domain will appear.
Windows User List

This feature allows you to display the user list of the Windows domain
and authorize these users to access the system. The local user list will be
deleted.
1. Click Set Administrator User Name to log on as administrator.
2. Select a user from the list.

3. Register the user with the appropriate privileges.
Note
Note down the administrator's user name and assign all privileges to
the administrator.
Call up the capture settings from the User List. The selected events will
be captured. The records are saved to the Event Log. You invoke the
Event Log with Start ->Programs ->General Administration ->Event Log.
Select the capture item in the Event Log. The source for all entries from
this application is CARDIO. These details are shown after double-
clicking the entry:
 event category
 user
 cart/device number
 patient ID
 test type
 test date
 test time
Note
Only the System Administrator is authorized to perform these
administrative tasks.

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Click New... to display the user registration window.
1. Enter the user name and ID number. If you enter the last name
before the first name, insert a comma in between. Otherwise the
name entered first becomes the first name and the name entered
second becomes the last name, when the user is registered in the
MUSE system. Please note that MUSE accepts first names with a
maximum length of 10 characters, last names must not be longer
than 16 characters. When sending data to a MUSE system, be sure to
match User ID numbers assigned at the MUSE system to User ID
numbers assigned at the CASE unit.
2. Select the user group.

3. Select the user's custom setup (see “Custom Setups, Factory Setup”
on page 12-38).
4. Select the user's privileges.
Edit Data: user is authorized to edit test and patient data.
System Configuration: user is authorized to edit the System

Configuration.
Setup: user is authorized to edit the test settings.
5. Enter a password. Be sure to remember the password. If you forget

it, you will have to contact the GE Healthcare Technical Support or
your local Service Representative.
6. Select the External User check box if you wish to receive data from
remote test stations (at the sending stations, enter the addressee's
name and password).
Note
Do not use any special characters in your passwords. The minimum
length of a password is 6 characters.

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Receiving Resting ECGs from Other ECG Devices

With the Receive Data from ECG Device function, resting ECGs acquired
with other GE Healthcare ECG devices can be transferred to the local
database.
Note
If an ECG is received without patient ID (not even blanks), it will
automatically appear in the list for manual assignment with the
special patient ID “000000“.
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Click Receive Data from ECG Device (I on the General tab) to display the
setup window.
1. Select the transmission modality.
 ECG system connected to modem port = CASE

 ECG recorder connected to modem port = MAC ECG recorder. If
you wish to accept only procedures from registered physicians,
select the check box. The physician's last name must be entered
at the MAC 1200 and MAC 1600 before acquisition of the resting
ECG. The same physician's name must be registered in the user
list in the physician group.
 MAC ECG recorder connected to serial interface: Enter the baud
rate (19200 is preferred; see Technical Specifications of the
equipment used) and the port.
Note
Sometimes, when a patient ID has not been entered, ECG recorders
may send a series of blanks instead of a patient ID.

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A device number (e.g. 12) can be entered at the ECG recorder: to do

so type hospital %12% at Hospital/Practice Name.
2. Select this option button to receive data from a storage medium and
specify the directory.
3. Select this option button to receive MAC ECGs from a USB or
memory card (SD card) and specify the directory. Then insert the
USB or memory card adapter into the appropriate drive.
Note
Insert the SD card with the bevelled edge pointing to the front right
(A). Be sure to use USB SD card adapter in the correct drive (B).
4. Select to automatically assign tests to a patient, or deselect to

enter tests in a list from which they can be assigned manually.
Conditions for automatically assigning tests to patients:
 The patient ID is new and is transferred to the database together

with the patient data of the incoming test.
 The patient ID already exists and last name, first name as well
as the date of birth are identical with the information of the
incoming test. Blank data fields are considered as identical.
If these conditions are not met, the test will appear in the list for
manual assignment, even though automatic assignment has been
selected (see next page).
5. Click OK to initiate the transfer.
A progress indicator appears. Observe the instructions displayed on

screen.
6. Push the Copy key on the ECG recorder or send stored ECGs (see
separate Operator Manuals that come with the ECG recorder).
7. Click Cancel to terminate the transfer.

Note
When the data transfer from SD card is terminated, remove the
storage medium without using the function.

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Note
It is possible to simultaneously send the ECGs from up to 4 ECG
recorders via modem to the system. To utilize this feature, an extra
PC is required as the communications server. This server is part of a
network through which the ECG can be routed to the system or to a
MUSE system database. For details, please contact GE Healthcare
Technical Support or your local Service Representative.
Assignment List
In the assignment list, you will find all tests that were not automatically
assigned to a patient record. This list appears whenever incoming ECGs
cannot be assigned, or you can display it manually from the General tab
(see “General Tab” on page 12-40).
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A These tests could not be assigned.

B Click button to select the correct patient for the test to be assigned.
C Existing tests of the selected patient.
1. Click the patient record.

2. Click Find... to select the patient or enter a new patient.
3. Click << to assign the patient record to the patient.

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Copying Patient Records

With the Copy Patient Records function, patient records can be copied
from the local database to a removable media or a network drive, or they
can be moved from a removable media or network drive to the local
database. When “moved“, the data record will be deleted from the source
medium.
Click Copy Patient Records (J on the General tab) to display the setup
window.
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2. Select the patient records to copy.

3. Select the target drive and/or directory.
4. Click >> to copy patient records TO a USB drive or SD card.
5. Click << to move patient records FROM a USB drive or SD card.

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Archiving Patient Records

With the Archive Patient Records function you can export patient records
not currently used to an external medium. The date and test type remain
included in the patient record list. An asterisk * identifies archived
patient records.
Do not copy the data to the root directory (e.g. d:\), create a subdirectory
(e.g. d:\data\).
If you want to view an archived patient record, the system will indicate
the storage medium. Archived patient records can be transferred to the
MUSE database system only after they have been restored.
Click Archive Patient Records (K on the General tab) to display the setup
window.
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1. Enter a date: patient records older than this date will be archived.
2. Click the Archive... button.

3. Insert the storage medium and, after archiving, label it with the
number displayed.
4. Select the target drive or directory.
5. Click OK. Observe the instructions displayed on screen.
6. Proceed in a similar way to restore archived patient records.
Note
When working in a network environment, quit the program before
archiving or compressing patient records. Run a backup of all data
before archiving or compressing them. Please note that each file to
archive must be smaller than the capacity of the storage medium.

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Compressing Patient Records

Older patient records that are seldom used can be compressed with the
Compress function to free storage capacity for new data. If you select
compressed patient records for viewing, they uncompress automatically.
Click Compress (L on the General tab) to display the setup window.
1. Enter a date: patient records older than this date will be compressed.
2. Click the Compress... button.
Note
When working in a network environment, quit the program before
copying or compressing patient records. Run a backup of all data
before copying or compressing them. Please note that the size of each
copied file must be less than the capacity of the storage medium.
Changing System Date and Time

Click Change System Date/Time (M on the General tab) to display the
setup window.
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A Selected time zone.

B Click to select the month.
C Click to select the day.
D Click to select the year.
E Click to change the system time.
F Click to select the Time Zone.

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Note
Access to the Date/Time Properties dialog is restricted to authorized
system users.
Procedure Statistics
Click Procedure Statistics (N on the General tab) to display the setup
window.
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1. Enter the date range for the statistical analysis.
2. Select the period (month, quarter, year).

3. Click to calculate the statistics.
4. Click to export the data to Microsoft Excel.

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Printer Settings
Click Printer (O on the General tab, page 12-40) to display the setup
window.
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2. Select the Color Printouts check box, if desired.
3. Define the colors.
4. Select the ECG grid format.
5. Click Default to restore the initial settings.

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Devices Tab
Click the Devices tab to open the window.
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A Select check box, then select a port for the metabolic cart.
B Click to select the BP monitor model and the port.
C Click to select the treadmill model and the port.
D Click to select the spirometry device type and the port (none indicates that the
modality is inactive).
E Click to select the SpO2 monitor model and the port.
F Click to select the ergometer model and the port.
G Click to select the ambulatory BP device and the port (none indicates that the
modality is inactive).
H Enter or select the path to the Holter ECG program.
I Select/deselect an external program for spirometry, enter or select the path.
J Specify the TTL output signal characteristics.
K Select up to 4 analog signals (output A, see “Connecting the System
Components” on page 2-5). The selections become effective only after you
have started the exercise test mode.

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Modem Tab
Click the Modem tab to open the window.
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A Select modem port and baud rate (same baud rate at sending and receiving
units).
B Select the modem type.
C Field for entry of the initialization string (entered automatically for MultiTech
and ELSA modems).
initialization string for other modem types (e.g. MultiTech 56K):
AT&FM0\X3V0S0=1
D Field for entry of the dial mode (pulse/touch tone dialing).
E Field for entry of the Hang-up Prefix and Hang-up Suffix.
Warning
Patient Hazard — All modems connected to the system
must meet the requirements of IEC 60950 or UL1950.
The specific regulations valid in your country must also
be observed. The modem must be installed within the
medical location, but not in the patient vicinity.
Note
For Dial Mode, Hang-up Prefix and Hang-up Suffix, please refer to
the user manual of your modem.

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MUSE Tab
Click the MUSE tab to open the window.
Note
CASE is compatible with the following versions of the MUSE system:
Pre 5C, 5C to 7.1 or 7.2 and above.
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B
C
D P
E
Q
F
G
H R
J S
T
K U
L
M
935A
A Select to retrieve patient data and orders from the MUSE system.
B Enter information required for communication with the MUSE web system.
C Select, if SSL is configured at the MUSE Web server.
D Box for entry of the port number.
E MUSE exercise test lists (comments, reason for test, interpretation, etc.) are
used: Yes/No. Click Synchronize Lists to load the lists from the MUSE Web
server.
F Select when data is not transferred to a MUSE system.
G Select to transfer data to a MUSE system via disk.
H Select to transfer data to a MUSE system via a network. Enter MUSE FTP
server information (MUSE version 5A and above).

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I Select to transfer data to a MUSE system via a network, using a shared

directory (allows transfer of data to older MUSE versions via the network, a
separate shared directory is required for each workstation).
J Select to limit entered texts, such as in Patient Information, Test Information, to
the maximum length accepted by MUSE.
K Select to automatically transfer each test or each modification to a test to the
MUSE system.
L Select to automatically delete patient records from the local database after
transfer to a MUSE system.
M Select to start the modem connection before the transfer.
N Enter the MUSE Site number.
O Click to configure the Internet browser. Enter the path to the Internet browser
to start the MUSE Browser. Both the Internet browser (Internet Explorer,
version 4.0 and later) and the Acrobat Reader program must already be
installed. The Internet browser must be set up for proper communication (web
address of the MUSE system, etc.). Contact GE Healthcare Service for details.
P Enter location and cart/device number. Display the location name list.
Q Select the software version of the receiving MUSE system. Pre 5C, 5C to 7.1
or 7.2 and above. Versions V5C and above send a more detailed data record.
R Set the maximum permitted transmission time.
S Select to prevent adding of new texts in the Medication and Interpretation
windows. If deselected, texts can be added.
T Select to prevent adding of new texts in the Physicians and Technicians
windows. If deselected, texts can be added.
U Select to prevent editing of tests after transfer to the MUSE system.
Note
Use the GE Healthcare network installation kit to ensure all patient
isolation requirements are met.
A GE Healthcare Service Representative is required to configure the

MUSE system.
Only resting ECGs and exercise tests can be transferred to the

MUSE system.
The following resting ECG information is not transferred to the

MUSE system, because MUSE does not support this type of data:
 hospital name, street, QT dispersion

 arrhythmia labels for each QRS complex
 vector loops
 lead-related measuring values (Tabular Summary)
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The following exercise test information is not transferred to the

MUSE system, because MUSE does not support this type of data:
 Sokolov index, QT dispersion

 full disclosure ECG
 arrhythmia review
 ST/HR slope
 ST/HR index
 waterfall
 TWA trends
 TWA medians

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Option Code Tab

Click the Option Code tab to open the option code window. If you have
purchased additional software options, enter the option codes to activate
the software options. The code numbers are given on the supplied option
code sheets or on a disk.
3 5 1 4
936A
1. Click Modify....
2. When asked Change software option. Are you sure?, click Yes to clear
the window.
3. Enter the option code in the appropriate field, or
4. Click Load to load the option code from disk.
5. To enable an option for a limited period of time, click the icon and
enter the expiration date (if not yet displayed).
Note
If you are working with the simulated test data Test Patient you
can activate all options with the code number "123".

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Country Settings Tab

Click the Country Settings tab to open the window.
Note
After selecting the language, first load the factory settings to set all
text libraries to the new language (Custom Setup — Factory Settings
— Load).
Select Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Russian only when the

operating system of your computer supports the required character
sets.
A Select to enable the race list on the patient information sceen.

B Select to replace the icons on the control buttons with text labels.
C Select to limit the length of patient IDs (3 to 29 digits).
D Select to enable the Patient ID Check feature (select patient ID type).
E Select to enable the Swedish report formats.
F Select the language.
G Select the time and date format.
H Select the units for weight, height and speed (the same speed unit must be
selected at the treadmill).
I Select the ST level unit.
J Select the AC line filter frequency (off = filter off).
K Select the ECG lead labels (IEC, AAMI).
L Select the units for temperature and atmospheric pressure (for spirometry).
M Select the blood pressure unit (kPa, mmHg).
N Select the cholesterol unit.
O Select whether you wish to see the patient’s date of birth or age.

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EMR Tab
Click the EMR tab to open the window (with XEMR option only).
A B C D E F
941A
A Select to transfer data to the EMR interface via a network.

B Select to transfer data to the EMR interface via a shared directory.
C Set or select the communication folders (read orders from the EMR interface,
write data to the EMR interface).
D Click to view the error log.
E Set or select the error log folder.
F Click to start data transfer (patient data, test data) from CASE to the EMR
interface directories selected at A or B.

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Connectivity Server Tab

Note
Information about installing the connectivity server can be found in
the Field Service Manual. Refer the installation of the connectivity
server to GE Healthcare service personnel.
Click the Connectivity Server tab to open the window.
A B C D E F
947A
A Select to automatically export data in Word, XML or PDF format as configured

in the System Configuration (see “System Configuration” on page 12-40 and
“Export” on page 9-10). The selection is also valid for data export to the MUSE
system (see “MUSE Tab” on page 12-55).
If deselected, the system settings defined for export and for MUSE apply.
B Select to delete patient records that were successfully imported to the CASE
database from a remote folder.
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D Click to open a dialog to add shared directories. You select a folder for which
you have permission to save data. Normally, a user will be created and the
rights needed to save data are assigned to this user. On the cart, this user is
used to log onto the system.
After this, the folder is regularly checked and existing data records are
transferred.
E Click to open a dialog to add inbound connections (see below).
F Click to save the settings.
Adding Inbound Connections
A B C D E
948A
A Click to select the target directory (the existing directory where the incoming
data are stored will be added here). The connectivity server will monitor this
directory and the data received will be downloaded.
B Click to select the type of connection: Serial or Modem.
C Click to select the modem type (see “Modem Tab” on page 12-54).
D Click to select the port for the connectivity server. The server will receive data
via this port (usually in conjunction with serial/IP software which provides
virtual COM ports and is able to map TCP/IP (LAN) links to COM ports).
E Click to select the baud rate. For modems, a maximum baud rate of 57600 is
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DICOM Tab
Note
A valid DICOM option code will activate the DICOM interface as well
as the DICOM tab.
Configurations on the DICOM tab should be referred to IT/Service

staff (see Field Service Manual).

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Cleaning and Maintenance:
A Cleaning and
Maintenance
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Cleaning and Maintenance: Cleaning, Disinfection, and Maintenance
Cleaning, Disinfection, and Maintenance

Equipment Surface
Warning
Shock Hazard — Disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet before cleaning or disinfecting the system.
 Use a moist cloth to wipe the surface clean; do not allow liquids to
enter the system. All cleaning agents and disinfectants commonly
used in hospitals and containing up to 70 % alcohol are suitable. If
liquids have entered the system, notify service to have the system
inspected for damage before it is used again.
 DO NOT use disinfectants with a phenol base or peroxide compounds
to disinfect the external surfaces.
Cables
 Disconnect the cable from the system before cleaning or disinfection.
To disconnect cables, always pull on the plug, not on the cable.
 Rub the cables clean with soap water, use a disinfectant for
disinfection. All cleaning agents and disinfectants commonly used in
hospitals and containing up to 70 % alcohol are suitable. Do not
immerse the cables in liquids.
Monitor
 For cleaning and disinfection of the monitor housing, refer to the
information given above under „Equipment Surface“.
 Clean the LCD monitor surface with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth. If
required, moisten the cloth with water or with the combination
cleaners for housing and screen Alklar, Sidolin manufactured by
Henkel.
Manufacturer:
Henkel KG a.A.
http://www.henkel.com
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Cleaning and Maintenance: Maintenance
Maintenance
Before Each Use
Before each use, visually inspect the equipment, the cables and the
electrodes for signs of mechanical damage.
If you detect damage or impaired functions which may result in a hazard

to the patient or the operator, the items must be repaired or replaced
before use.
The system does not require other regular maintenance.
Technical Inspections
For safety, the devices require regular maintenance. To ensure
functional and operational safety of this system, Technical Inspections
should be carried out on an annual basis.
These checks should be referred to individuals with adequate training

and experience.
The inspections can be carried out by GE Healthcare Service within the

framework of a service agreement. The Technical Inspections include:
 Visual inspection of the device and of the accessories for mechanical
damage that may impair their function.
 Verification of the safety-related labeling for legibility.
 A function test.
 Measurement of the leakage current and of the resistance of the
protective conductor according to local regulations.
The system does not require other regular maintenance.
Disposal at the End of Its Service Life
This symbol indicates that the waste of electrical and

electronic equipment must not be diposed as unsorted
municipal waste and must be collected separately. Please
contact an authorized representative of the manufacturer
for information concerning the decommissioning of your
equipment.
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B Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous: Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting Peripheral Devices

Note
Ergometers and treadmills must be calibrated before being used with
the system. Refer to the appropriate service manuals for calibration
information.
Bicycle Ergometers
Connect bicycle ergometers to the COM ports.
Model Configuration
Ergoline 900/900 L/900 EL Ergoline 900
eBike basic, eBike comfort, eBike L, eBike
eBike EL
Connecting ERGOLINE 900/900 L/900 EL Ergometers to the System

Set the following parameters at the ergometer:
 ECG type: P10

 Baud rate: 4800
The ergometer software must be version V436 or V236; ergometers with
a 4-button control panel must be software version 752 or M343.
Plug the round connector of the connecting cable into the J10/RS 232
port of the ergometer and the other end into one of the COM ports of the
system.
Treadmills
Connect treadmills to the COM ports.
Model Configuration
Treadmills without digital communication internal treadmill
interface
GE Healthcare treadmills
T-2000 T2000
 T-2100 T2100
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Blood Pressure Monitor

Note
The blood pressure can be measured in kPa or mmHg. For selection
of the blood pressure unit, see “Country Settings Tab” on page 12-59.
Connect blood pressure monitors to the COM ports.
Model Configuration
integrated in the ergometer integrated in the ergometer
no BP monitor none
(with prompt to take BP
measurement)
SunTech Tango+ SunTech
Bosotron Bosotron
The BP monitor must be ready for operation before the exercise test is
activated. Otherwise the system will not recognize it and prompt the
user to take manual BP measurements.
If a measurement takes more than 60 seconds to complete, the values

may appear in the tabular data for the next stage or phase.
If no external BP monitor is connected, the system defaults to the BP

monitor integrated in or connected to the ergometer.
Note
If the systolic pressure is expected to exceed 200 mmHg (26.7 kPa),
select a higher deflation rate at the BP monitor to expedite the
measurement. The Bosotron 2 will terminate the measurement after
approx. 90 seconds.
If the Bosotron 2 identifies problems while taking a measurement,

the values will be displayed on the Bosotron 2, but they will not be
accepted by the program.
Always use the SunTech ECG electrodes, when taking BP

measurements with the SunTech 4240 during exercise tests.
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SpO2 Monitor
Connect SpO2 monitors to the COM ports.
Model Configuration
Masimo Radical-7 Masimo Radical-7
SunTech Tango+ with SpO2 in BP monitor
option
The system only indicates the current SpO2 level.
Configurations are performed directly at the SpO2 monitor.
ECG Recorder
Connect MAC 1200 (V5.21 or later) to a COM port, using a serial cable.
Connect MAC 500 (V2.22 or later) to a serial port via an IR converter.
Connect MAC 600, MAC 800, MAC 1600, MAC 3500, MAC 5000, MAC
5500 to LAN, serial port (RS232), modem.
Modem
Connect the modem to a COM port, using a serial cable.
Laser Printer
Warning
Shock Hazard — In the patient vicinity, the printer
installed on the system cart must meet the requirements
of IEC 60601, or it must be a GE Healthcare modified
printer with a connected protective earth conductor
(potential equalization). Observe the installation
instructions supplied with the printer.
Note
For printer selection information, please refer to “System Settings”
on page 12-1.
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Miscellaneous: Application Tips
Printers in a Network Environment
Warning
Patient Hazard — As stipulated in IEC 60601-1, printers
operated in the patient environment must be connected
via an isolation transformer or to a potential equalization
system (protective earth conductor).
 Recommended storage capacity: 8 MB

 Recommended printer: HP LaserJet P3015dn.
Caution
The ambient conditions for the CASE system are
different to those of most laser printers. Ensure ambient
conditions suitable for the laser printer.
Application Tips
General Application
When operating the system in a network environment, periodically scan
the system for viruses. The anti-virus software should be updated on a
weekly basis. Customers are responsible for installation and
maintenance of anti-virus software.
Recording ECGs of Pacemaker Patients

It is not possible to display pacing pulses directly in all situations. At a
sweep speed or writer speed of 50 mm/s and a pulse duration of just
0.5 ms, the width of the recorded pacing pulse would be a mere
0.025 mm. When the pace enhancement is enabled (see “Miscellaneous
Tab” on page 12-8), a 6-ms impulse with the correct polarity and with an
amplitude of 0.5 mV replaces the pacer pulse. Depending on the polarity
of the pacer pulse in leads I and II, the pacer pulse in lead III may be
suppressed.
Note
 The Cubic Spline and the FRF algorithm cause a signal delay of
approx. 2 seconds; therefore they should be disabled for
adjustment of the pacemaker parameters.
 If several adverse conditions exist at once, the possibility of pacer
pulses being interpreted as QRS complexes should be considered.
At the same time, however, QRS complexes might be suppressed
in certain situations. For safety, always watch pacemaker
patients closely.
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Recording ECGs During Defibrillation

The patient signal input is defibrillation-proof. Therefore, it is not
necessary to remove the ECG electrodes prior to defibrillation.
When using stainless steel or silver electrodes a defibrillator discharge

current may cause the electrodes to retain a residual charge causing a
polarization or DC offset voltage at the electrode/skin interface. This
electrode polarization will block acquisition of the ECG signal for several
minutes. To avoid this condition, use silver-silver chloride electrodes.
If other electrodes are used, we recommend disconnecting the patient

cable from the system before delivering the defibrillation shock.
The Cubic Spline and the FRF algorithm cause a signal delay of approx.
2 seconds; therefore they should be disabled if the patient has to be
defibrillated while the ECG is being recorded (“Acquisition Tab” on page
12-3).
We recommend using non-polarizing disposable electrodes with

defibrillation recovery ratings as specified in AAMI EC12 chapter 5.2.2.4
(PN 900703 Silver Trace). AAMI EC12 requires that the polarization
potential of an electrode pair does not exceed 100 mV 5 seconds after a
defibrillation discharge.
Note
If excessive DC voltages are present at the electrode, then a message
will appear indicating a Lead Off condition.
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Miscellaneous: Exercise Test Interpretation (XTI)
Exercise Test Interpretation (XTI)

An exercise test on a treadmill or a bicycle delivers a large number of
measurements that are valuable in predicting morbidity/mortality, in
detecting coronary artery disease and in describing the functional
exercise response of a patient.
However, it is very difficult to have a comprehensive knowledge of all

measurements and their thresholds, especially of the new ones, namely
HR recovery, FVE recovery, ST/HR hysteresis, and HR reserve used.
The Exercise Test Interpretation (XTI) program compares the exercise

measurements against established thresholds and provides statements
and reasoning texts (explanation of the statements) when thresholds are
exceeded.
Following is an example of a statement with the accompanying reasoning

text:
Ischemia, probably caused by coronary artery disease
because ST/HR hysteresis > 0.02 mV in [V5 V6] and
HR reserve used < 70%
The intention of the statements and reasoning texts is to provide a short,

clear, and accurate overview of the results of an exercise test.
For more details, please refer to the Physician’s Guide to GE Stress

Systems, Part No. 2051167-001.
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Miscellaneous: Duke Treadmill Score
Duke Treadmill Score

1. The system automatically generates the Duke Treadmill Score using
the following standard computation.
Duke (Bruce) maximum

Treadmill = Exercise Time – 5 ST deviation – 4 (Angina Index)
Score (minutes) (mm)
Angina-Index 0 = none, 1 = non-limiting, 2 = limiting
Note
Maximum ST deviation refers to the amount of exercise-induced
ST segment deviation, i.e., the largest elevation or depression
after baseline ST levels have been subtracted.
 The calculated ST deviation value depends on the J+x setting

(default: J+60 ms). High heart rates may affect the accuracy of
this value.
 The calculated ST deviation does not differentiate between
horizontal, downsloping and upsloping ST segments, nor is Q
wave significance considered.
Note
The user must verify and possibly correct the system-calculated
value.
2. Duke Treadmill Score Risk Categories are assigned according to the

following ranges:
 > (+5) low
 (-10 to +4.9) intermediate
 < (-10) high
3. Prognosis percentages for 5-year survival and average annual
mortality are calculated from the nomogram of the prognostic
relations embodied in the Duke Treadmill Score.
4. Exercise time using the Bruce Protocol is standard. Equivalent
measures in multiples of resting oxygen consumption (METS) from
an alternative protocol can be used.
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Miscellaneous: Duke Treadmill Score
References
Study the following publications for a correct understanding of the Duke
Treadmill Score:
Gibbons et al.: ACC/AHA Guidelines For Exercise Testing. JACC, 30

(1):260 - 315, July 1997.
Mark, D.B.; Shaw, L.; Harrell, F. E.; Lee, K. L.; Bengton, J.R.;
McCants, C.B.; Califf, R.M.; Pryor, D.B.: Prognostic value of a
treadmill exercise score in outpatients with suspected coronary
artery disease. The New England Journal of Medicine. 325 (12): 849 -
853 (Sept. 1991)
Mark, D.B. An overview of risk assessment in coronary artery

disease. The American Journal of Cardiology. 73: 19B - 25B (March
1994)
Mark, D.B.; Hatky, M.A.; Harrell, F.E.; Lee, K.L.; Bengton, J.R.;
Califf, R.M.; Pryor, D.B. Exercise treadmill score for predicting
prognosis in coronary artery disease. Annals of Internal Medicine.
106 (6): 793 - 800 (June 1987)
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Miscellaneous: Risk Factors
Risk Factors
According to the "Instructions of Using Coronary Risk and Stroke Risk
Prediction Charts and Worksheet" proposed by the American Heart
Association (AHA) (see also Physician’ s Guide to GE Stress Systems) the
system automatically calculates the risk factors for coronary heart
disease and myocardial infarction. If an input value is unknown or out-
of-range, the system uses the following risk factor values:
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factor Values for Unknown or Out-of range Parameters
Parameter Value Value Used

Age (female) unknown unknown 40
< 30 years 30
> 74 years 74
Age (male) unknown unknown 33
< 30 years 30
> 74 years 74
Age (gender unknown) all values 33
HDL-Cholesterol unknown 50
< 25 25
> 96 96
Total-Cholesterol unknown 199
< 139 139
> 330 330
Systolic Blood Pressure unknown 120
< 98 98
> 185 185
Smoker unknown no
Diabetic (male or female) unknown no
Diabetic (gender unknown) all values no
ECG-LVH (ECG indicative of left-ventricular unknown no
hypertrophy)
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Male Stroke Risk Factor Values for Unknown or Out-of range Parameters

Age unknown 56
< 54 years 54
> 86 years 86
< 95 95
> 213 213
HYP RX (anti-hypertensive medication) unknown no
Diabetes unknown no
Smoker (cigarettes) unknown no
CVD (cardiovascular disease) unknown no
AF (atrial fibrillation) unknown no
LVH (left-ventricular hypertrophy) unknown no
Female Stroke Risk Factor Values for Unknown or Out-of range Parameters

Age unknown 56
< 54 years 54
> 86 years 86
< 95 95
> 204 204
HYP RX (anti-hypertensive medication) unknown no
Diabetes unknown no
Smoker (cigarettes) unknown no
CVD unknown no
AF unknown no
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Spirometry Reference Value Equations, Interpretation

Modes, Measurements
Reference Value Equations
ECCS/Zapletal
This equation uses reference values developed by QUANJER (ECCS93)
and ZAPLETAL.
The ECCS reference values were published 1993 (ISBN 87-16-15024-4).
The reference values are height and gender-related and are defined for
patients aged 19 to 70 years.
Note
 Patients between 19 and 25 years of age are assumed to be 25.
 A range for height is not defined.
The ZAPLETAL reference values were published 1987. (Progress of

Respiration Research Vol 22 (1987): Lung function in Children and
Adolescents; ISBN: 3-8055-4495-2).
Note
 Height range from 107 cm to 182 cm.
 For patients exceeding the range limits, the limit values will be
used.
The equation defines the following reference values: FEV1/FVC

(calculated from single values), FEV1, FVC, MEF25, MEF50, MEF75,
MMEF, PEF, VC (same as FIVC).
NHANESIII
This reference value equation was published 1999 (AM J RESPIR CRIT
CARE MED 1999; 159:179-187).
patients aged 8 to 80 years from the ethnic groups Caucasian (Race
selection: Caucasian), African American (Race selection: Black), Mexican
American (Race selection: Hispanic).
Note
 Height range from 110 cm to 200 cm.
 Age range from 8 to 80 years.
used.
The equation defines the following reference values: FEV1, FEV6, FVC,
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This reference value equation was published 1983 (KNUDSON et al. Am
Rev Respir Dis 127 (1983) 725-734).
patients aged 5 to 90 years from the ethnic groups Caucasian (Race
selection: Caucasian), African American (Race selection: Black).
Note
used.
The equation defines the following reference values: VC (same as FIVC),

MEF75, MEF50, MEF25, PEF, MMEF, FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC.
Forche
This reference value equation was published 1994 (Sollwerte für die
Lungenfunktion; Arbeitskreis für die Standardisierung der
Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Lungenerkrankungen und
Tuberkulose 1994).
patients aged 5 to 90 years, for adolescents the values are also weight-
related.
Note
used.
The equation defines the following reference values: VC (same as FIVC),

MEF75, MEF50, MEF25, PEF, FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC.
Finland
The equation combines the reference value developed by VILJANEN and
WANNE.
The reference values byVILJANEN were published 1982 (Scand. J. clin.

Invbest. Vol. 452 Suppl. 159 1982).
Note
 For patients older than 65 years, the age is set to 65.
The equation defines the following reference values: MEF25, MEF50,

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The reference values by WANNE are height and gender-related and are
defined for patients aged 6 to 17 years.
Note
 For patients younger than 6 years, the age is set to 6.
The equation defines the following reference values: MEF50, PEF, FVC,
FEV1, FEV1/FVC, VC (same as FIVC).
Brazil
The Brazil equation is based on the reference values by PEREIRA and
MALLOZI.
The reference values by PEREIRA were published 1992 (Jornal de

Pneumologia 1992; 18:10-22).
men aged 25 to 78 years and women aged 20 to 78 years.
Note
 Age range 25 to 78 years for men and 20 to 78 years for women.
 For patients older than the upper limit, the upper limit will be
used.
The equation defines the following reference values: PEF, FVC, FEV1,
FEV1/FVC, MMEF.
The reference values by MALLOZI were published 1995 (Tese, Doutorado,

Escola Paulista de Medicina, 1995; 116p.).
men aged 6 to 24 years and women aged 6 to 19 years.
Note
 Age range 6 to 24 years for men and 6 to 19 years for women.
 For patients younger than the lower limit, the lower limit will be
used.
The equation defines the following reference values: PEF, FVC, FEV1,
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Interpretation Modes
Note
The authors of the reference values developed the interpretation
modes for the reference value equations. Other reference value
equations may lead to different interpretations.
Europe
An interpretation mode on the basis of the ECCS reference values. The
flow-volume loop is analyzed according to these criteria:
1. Expiratory flow limitation?
2. Curve typical of restriction?

3. Expiratory stenoses?
4. Impaired peripheral respiration?
Expiratory flow limitation
Possible causes increased airway resistance (e.g. asthma), reduced

pulmonary elasticity (e.g. emphysema), airway obstruction
Criterion MEF50 % VC Ref.
Definition Interpretative Statement
> 70 % normal*
50 ... 70 % mild expiratory flow limitation
35 ... 49 % moderate expiratory flow limitation
< 35 % severe expiratory flow limitation
if < 70 % further lung function measurement recommended
* If all four interpretation criteria are normal, the interpretative

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Curve typical of restriction
Possible causes reduced lung volume (restriction), elevated pulmonary

elasticity (fibrosis)
Criterion FVC Act. < xx % FVC Ref. and (VC MAX/(2 x MEF50) < 0.8)
> 70 % normal*
50 ... 70 % curve typical of mild restriction
< 49 % curve typical of moderate to severe restriction
if < 70 % further lung function measurement recommended
Expiratory stenoses
Possible causes Stenoses in the large airways, extrathoracic flow obstruction,

expiratory tracheal stenosis
Criterion FVC Act./PEF > 0.8
< 0,8 normal*
> 0,8 Further examination for extrathoracic flow obstruction and

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Impaired peripheral respiration
Possible causes reduced pulmonary elasticity (emphysema), impaired

ventilatory distribution, peripheral airway obstruction
Criterion VC MAX/(2 x MEF50)
T50 % = < 0.8 s normal*
T50 % = 0.8 - 1 s mild expiratory flow limitation at deep expiration
T50 % = > 1 s moderate to severe expiratory flow limitation at deep

expiration
if > 0.8 s further lung function measurement recommended

CHS Interpretation mode based on the "American Thoracic Society

recommendations for disability testing." The most important criterion
used is the FEV1/FVC ratio; the changes of FEV 1 and FVC are also
considered. The underlying reference values are those published by
KNUDSON.
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Definition of Spirometry Test Values

FVC forced expiratory vital capacity
FEV05 forced expiratory volume in the first 0.5 seconds
FEV1 forced expiratory volume in the first second (same as

FVC, if exhalation time < 1 second)
FEV1/FVC FEV1 as a percentage of FVC
FEV3 forced expiratory volume in the first 3 seconds (same

as FVC, if exhalation time < 3 seconds)
FEV6 forced expiratory volume in the first 6 seconds (same

as FVC, if exhalation time < 6 seconds)
FEV1/FEV6 FEV1 as a percentage of FEV6
PEF peak expiratory flow
MEF75 maximal expiratory flow when 75% of FVC remain to

be exhaled

be exhaled

be exhaled
MMEF maximal mid-expiratory flow (between 25 and 75% of

FVC)
FIVC forced inspiratory vital capacity
FIV1 forced inspiratory volume in the first second
FIV1/FVC FIV1 as a percentage of FVC
PIF maximal inspiratory flow
MIF25 maximal inspiratory flow when 25% of FIVC have

been inhaled

been inhaled

been inhaled
MVV(ind) maximal expiratory ventilation volume in one minute

(indirectly determined: 30*FEV1)

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Miscellaneous: Installing the Program in a Network Environment
Installing the Program in a Network Environment

Please contact our Customer Service for program updates.
To operate the program in a network environment, the server must meet

the following requirements:
processor Pentium > 1.6 GHz
RAM > 256 MB
hard drive > 40 GB
operating system Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012

R2
protocol TCP/IP
cabling twisted pair
Troubleshooting
Problem Remedy
Send exercise test  Check network address of the remote PC on your local PC and
data not possible correct, if necessary.
 Check option code and correct, if necessary.
 Enable the Remote View function.
Exercise test  Not all required electrodes are applied. If you wish to initiate the
analysis does not analysis all the same, click the Relearn medians button.
start
Incorrect heart rate  The program may have selected two unsuitable leads. Manually
or arrhythmia select two good leads (see section “Miscellaneous 1 Tab” on
results page 12-24).
Displayed data are  The screen diagonal entered in the System Configuration
incomplete. (section “General Tab” on page 12-40) is incorrect.
 For screens below 17 inches: the Windows taskbar is always on
top (Windows settings - Taskbar).
 Wrong screen resolution in Windows. Please use Small Fonts.
System does not  Incorrect ergometer model/port selected (section “Devices Tab”
identify ergometer. on page 12-53).
 Check connection cable and connectors.
 Turn ergometer off and on again. Restart CASE.
No communication  Incorrect network address of the MUSE server or shared

with MUSE. directory (section “MUSE Tab” on page 12-55).
 Required options Request MUSE Data or Send Data to MUSE
not enabled (section “MUSE Tab” on page 12-55).
 Incorrect network configuration (system administrator).
 Incorrect Internet Explorer setup (version >4.0 is required, also
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Problem Remedy
USB drive not  Restart system.
found.
The ECG grid is not  Set up Acrobat Distiller as follows
visible in the PDF Acrobat V6.0:
file.  Start -> Settings -> Printer -> Adobe PDF -> menu Printer ->
Document Defaults -> menu Adobe PDF Settings -> disable do
not send fonts to distiller;
menu Paper/Quality -> button Advanced -> Graphic and select
the field Download True Type Font as Softfont.
Acrobat V5.0:
 Start -> Settings -> Printer -> Acrobat Distiller -> menu Printer ->
Document Defaults -> menu Adobe PDF Settings -> disable do
not send fonts to distiller;
menu Paper/Quality -> button Advanced -> Graphic and select
the field Download True Type Font as Softfont.
 If these steps do not correct the problem, change the grid format:
System Configuration -> General tab -> Printer -> deselect
Dotted line -> select grid format. Tip: If the grid lines appear too
strong, select a shade of gray rather than black.
Message Not  Free storage capacity on the hard drive where your database is
enough free stored, e.g., by compressing exercise test data or by deleting
memory on hard examinations. Also ensure that there is enough free storage
drive! capacity on the hard drive where your operating system is
located and in the temporary directories (100 MB minimum).
Patient record  In a network environment, the currently open patient record may
cannot be opened be locked following the crash of the client or server (e.g. due to
and is reported to power failure). Please contact Customer Service for advice.
be locked.
Taskbar popup:  If you cannot delete a print job using the button Delete print jobs
This document within the CASE application, delete the print job from the print
failed to print. queue (Start - Printers and Faxes - double-click Marquette
Thermal - right-click the print job - left-click Cancel to delete the
print job).
Note
You can send a screenshot to GE Healthcare.
 Using the Print key on the keyboard, copy the screen to the
Clipboard.
 Open WordPad by selecting Start -> Programs -> Accessories.
 Insert the screen from the Clipboard with Edit -> Paste.
 Select the page orientation, using File -> Print setup ->
Landscape.
 Print the page and fax it to GE Healthcare or save the page as a
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Miscellaneous: Remote Service
Remote Service
In conjunction with the InSiteExC application, CASE is a system with
remote service capability. For InSiteExC installation instructions, please
refer to the CASE Field Service Manual. You must have access to the
internet to be able to use the remote service capability.
Warning
Patient Hazard — Disconnect the patient from CASE
during remote servicing.
Virus Protection
Any anti-virus software installed on the CASE must be compatible with
the CASE operating system.
Automatic online updates should be disabled. Instead, we recommend

periodically updating the virus definition database via modem or TCP/IP
network, using the manual Live Update feature (once a week, if
possible).
Warning
Patient Hazard — Disconnect the patient from the
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Miscellaneous: Direct Fax Transmission of Printer Documents
Direct Fax Transmission of Printer Documents

Instead of sending documents to the printer, they can be directly routed
to another PC or to a fax machine. A modem with a serial port is required
for this purpose. The modems recommended by GE Healthcare include
the FAX software.
When installing the fax software from the original media, you can
configure the fax port as the standard printer. With this setting, every
print command is sent to the fax program. Enter frequently used fax
numbers in the Telephone Directory. Select the high printer resolution
and the landscape format. If the same image is transferred more than
twice between two PCs, you must select the portrait orientation after the
second transfer.
Sending a Fax
1. Display the screen to print.
2. Select the fax as the printer (e.g. fax printer CAPTURE FAX BVZP).
The program converts the ECG to an image file. Depending on computer

power, this may take a few minutes. The status indicator shows the page
being converted. The fax software is activated automatically after the
conversion.
3. Select the addressee (from the telephone directory).
4. Select Send. The status window and the audible signal from the
modem indicate the transfer.
Note
All modems connected to the system must meet the requirements of
IEC 60950 or UL1950. Furthermore, the regulations valid in the
respective countries must be observed. The modem must be set up
within the medical location, but not in the patient vicinity.
Warning
Patient Hazard — Disconnect the patient from the
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Miscellaneous: Related Physician’s Guides
Related Physician’s Guides

For detailed information on specific topics, we recommend that you refer
to these physician’s guides:
 Physician's Guide to GE Stress Systems, Part No. 2051167-001
 TWA Physician’s Guide, Part No. 2020044-067
 Physician’s Guide to Audio ECG Assessment of Stress Tests,
Part No. 2062179-001
 HEART Resting ECG Interpretation Program, Part No. 22747702
 12 SL Physician's Guide, Part No. 416791-004

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C Order Information
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Order Information: Order Information
Order Information
Subject to change. Always refer to latest list of accessories.
2062898-001 CASE ECG analysis system incl. system cart,

standard software, optionally with KISS suction
pump
2062899-001 CASE Upgrade to add hardware/software options
Accessories
Peripheral Devices
2079551-001 22-inch EIZO wide-screen LCD monitor
2088456-001 19-inch EIZO Black LCD monitor
2019792-001 DVI cable
2079551-001 22 INCH WIDESCREEN LCD MONITOR
2077699-001 Keyboard, USA
2077699-002 Keyboard, Czech
2077699-003 Keyboard, Danish
2077699-004 Keyboard, Dutch
2077699-007 Keyboard, French
2077699-008 Keyboard, German
2077699-009 Keyboard, Hungarian
2077699-010 Keyboard, Italian
2077699-011 Keyboard, Norwegian
2077699-012 Keyboard, Polish - QWERTY
2077699-014 Keyboard, Portuguese
2077699-015 Keyboard, Russian
2077699-016 Keyboard, Spanish
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2077699-017 Keyboard, Swedish/Finnish
2077698-001 Optical scroll mouse, USB, IPX1, black
Optional Software Programs

45502401 Resting ECG Interpretation (RESI), requires RESM
45502901 Remote View (ERGM)
45502701 Storage of the Full Disclosure ECG (EGMO)
45503001 Data Storage on Network Server, < 3000 tests

(NETS)
2014659-001 Data Storage on Network Server, < 15000 tests

(NET2), requires NETS
2014659-002 Data Storage on Network Server, unlimited number

of tests (NET3), requires NET2 and NETS
2014659-014 Arrhythmia Detection/Documentation (ARRY)
2014659-003 2D Waterfall Display (2DWF), requires ERG2
2014659-004 MUSE Browser (BRWS)
2014659-006 Data Export (EXPD)
2014659-007 Report Export as PDF File (EPDF)
2014659-008 Report Export as Word File (EWRD)
2014659-009 Display Configuration (DSPC)
2014659-010 In-Test Tabular Summary (ITBL)
2014659-011 In-Test Trend (ITRD)
2014659-012 Previous Test Retrieval (PRVT)
2014659-013 T-Wave Alternans (TWAA), requires EGMO
2014659-005 Risk Factors (RISK)
2014659-015 Data Export to External Archive (CDRW)
45503201 Exercise Test Expert Mode (ERG3), requires ERG2
45504001 ECG History (ECGH)
2014659-019 Thermal Writer (THWR)
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2014659-020 EMR Interface (XEMR)
2014659-026 DICOM Interface (DICM)
2014659-027 Ergospirometry (ESPI), for CASE-ES only
2014659-028 ST/HR Hysteresis (STHY), requires ERG2
2014659-029 Exercise Test Interpretation (EXTI), requires ERG2

and STHY
Cables
405535-001 Power cord, USA
401855-001 Power cord, Europe
401855-002 Power cord, GB
401855-003 Power cord, Italy
401855-004 Power cord, Israel
401855-007 Power cord, Switzerland
401855-108 Power cord, India
401855-009 Power cord, Denmark
401855-010 Power cord, Australia
405535-012 Power cord, Japan
2028038-002 Power cord, China
700609-002 Cable T-2000/T-2100 treadmill to stress system
400073-001 Serial communication cable
700607-001 RS422 connection cable to treadmill models T-2000/

T-2100
22338001 RS232 connection cable for all ergoline and eBike

bicycle ergometers
2010841-001 Connection cable system cart to network, 15 ft
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Technical Description: Technical Specifications – CASE System
Technical Specifications – CASE System
Table 1. Performance Specifications – Signal Processing
Item Description
Instrument type Unity-enhanced cardiac stress testing system with 14 channel acquisition and
programmable lead configurations. Celeron-based and hard drive storage
delivers local and MUSE database access.
ECG analysis frequency 500 Hz
ST measurements ST amplitudes, slope, integral, index, ST/HR slope, ST/HR loops, ST/HR
index up to 15 leads
E, J, and post-J point Manual or computer selected
Signal processing technique Incremental updating to minimize artifact in all leads
Baseline correction Cubic Spline or Finite Residual Filter algorithm
QRS detection and analysis Based on automatic or manual lead selection
ECG output Real-time ECG/QRS beep/TTL synchronization output
Heart rate Automatic arrhythmia detection, documentation and annotation
Full disclosure ECG Beat-to-beat ECG record and event review
Reanalysis Post-test medians remeasurement from E, J, post-J point selections
ECG interpretation (optional) 12SL Adult and Pediatric ECG Analysis Program
Additional ECG function XTI Stress interpretation, Vectorcardiography
Table 2. Performance Specifications – Data Acquisition
Item Description
Technology Active, “Type BF” floating isolated powered 14 channel acquisition module
with built-in lead-fail detection and lead prep impedance measurement
Sampling rate Over-sampling @ 16000 Hz, 12 leads
Skew 62.5 µs
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Table 2. Performance Specifications – Data Acquisition (Continued)
Item Description
Dynamic range 320 mV, ±10 mV signal superimposed on ±150 mV DC offset
Resolution 4.88 µV/LSB @ 500 Hz
Noise < 15 µV peak-to-peak noise over 0.01 to 150 Hz (-3 dB) bandwidth
Frequency response - 3dB, display and writer
High pass filter 0.01 Hz (or 0.05 Hz, special use) with DC offset control
Low pass filter 20, 40, 100 or 150 Hz (selectable)
Line filter 50.0 or 60.0 Hz notch filter (selectable)
Baseline correction Cubic spline algorithm
Artifact/baseline correction Finite Residual Filter (FRF) algorithm
Common mode rejection > 140 dB (123 dB with AC filter disabled)
Input impedance > 10 MΩ @ 10 Hz, defibrillator protected
Patient leakage < 10 µA
Pace detect Orthogonal LA, LL, and V6; 750 µV @ 50 µs
Communication/storage  MUSE CV system compatible via diskette or SD card, network (optional)

 MUSE CV Web compatible for retrieval, view, printing of MUSE CV
system data
 Local storage: minimum 10 GB hard drive storage of complete ECG
record and test results
 DVD-RW removable archive (optional)
 PDF export of final reports
 Microsoft Word export of configured reports
 XML or Excel export of special data
Table 3. Display
Item Description
Type LCD
Resolution 1680 x 1050 (22'' monitor)

1280 x 1024 (19'' monitor)
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Table 3. Display (Continued)
Item Description
Size 22'' diagonal DVI (22'' monitor)

19'' diagonal DVI (19'' monitor)
Monitored leads 3, 6, or 15
Displayed leads 3, 6, 12 or 15 (Resting ECG) and 3 or 6 (Stress Test)
Format 3 rhythm, 3 rhythm + medians, 3 rhythm + trends, 6 rhythm,

4 x 2.5 + 1 rhythm, 2 x 6
Speeds 25, 50 mm/s
Sensitivity/Gain 2.5, 5, 10, 20 mm/mV
Displayed vital signs data Heart rate, target heart rate, blood pressure, exercise clock, stage clock,
(configurable) phase clock, protocol, speed, grade, Watts, METS, RPP, and SpO2
Other displayed data ST scan/median complexes, arrhythmias, ventricular ectopic/min. counter,

3 to 15 waveforms, lead check torso and 12 leads, waterfall displays, trends,
tabular summary, stored ECG strips, interpretation, time-of-day clock, patient
name, warning messages and prompts
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Table 4. Writer
Item Description
Technology “Instant” load thermal dot array
Leads 3, 6, 12, or 15 (standard, NEHB, Cabrera, configurable)
Speeds 5, 12.5, 25, and 50 mm/s (±2 %)
Sensitivity/Gain 2.5, 5, 10, or 20 mm/mV (±5 %)
Resolution Horizontal 1000 lines/s x 200 dpi dedicated local printing, 200 x 200 dpi
generic printing
Paper type Thermal, perforated, fanfold, 300 sheets per pack
Paper size Letter size 214.6 mm x 280 mm (8.45 in. x 11 in.)

A4 size 210 mm x 280 mm (8.27 in. x 11 in.)
Table 5. Environmental – Power Requirements

Item Description
Power supply AC operation only
Operating voltage range 100–120 VAC, 47–63 Hz, 2.8 A
200–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz, 1.4 A
Power consumption 350 Watts maximum 1200 BTU/Hr
<250 Watts normal 850 BTU/Hr
<30 Watts standby 100 BTU/Hr
Operating conditions
Temperature +10 to +40 °C (+50 to 104 °F)
Humidity 20 to 95 % RH non-condensing
Pressure 700 to 1060 hPa
Storage/Transport conditions
Temperature -40 to +70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)*
Humidity 15 to 95 % RH non-condensing
Pressure 500 to 1060 hPa
* Paper discoloration may occur at higher temperatures.
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Table 6. Physical
Item Description
Height 169 cm (66 ½ inches) with monitor attached (height adjustable, extend and retract,
rotates vertical and horizontal for optimum viewing)
Width 62 cm (24 in.) with paper tray removed
Depth 75 cm (29 in.)
Weight 66.6 kg (147.5 lbs.) without monitor and KISS pump
Interfaces included  Acquisition module
 Keyboard (PS/2) and dedicated stress keypad (USB)
 Mouse (PS/2)
 Built-in thermal printer (USB)
 6 USB ports
 Full Duplex IEEE 802.3 10 Base-T, 100 BaseTX and 1000 BaseT* compatible
through RJ45, MUSE compatible
 6 Serial ports (COM 1-6); treadmill, BP, ergometer, SpO2
 4 Analog and 1 TTL (trigger) output; analog ergometer, camera synch., etc.
 Display Port for monitor
 External DVD/CD-RW Drive (DVD to USB) (ordered separately)
 External CD-RW Drive (DVD to USB) (ordered separately)
 External SD Card Reader (SD to USB)
* depending on CASE cart model
Table 7. Safety
Item Description
Certification  UL 60601-1 classified
 UL classified for CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1
 CB Certified for IEC 60601-1 / UL Certification
 CE marking for Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medical Devices
 Meets applicable IEC 60601-2-25 & IEC 60601-2-51 requirements for
ECG safety & performance
 Meets IEC 60601-1-2 requirements for Electromagnetic Compatibility/
TUV Rheinland
Type of protection against Class 1
electrical shock
Degree of protection against Ordinary
ingress of liquids
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Table 7. Safety (Continued)

Item Description
Handling of disposable supplies  Use only parts and accessories manufactured or recommended by GE
and other consumables Healthcare.
 Follow manufacturer’s instructions for use for disposable/consumable
product.
 Follow local environmental guidelines concerning the disposal of
hazardous materials.
Patient mode of operation Continuous
Patient leakage current <10 µA
Degree of protection against Type BF defibrillation protection for the patient cable (acquisition module)
electrical shock
Defibrillator recovery time The recovery time from defibrillator discharge is maximum 8 seconds.
Maintenance frequency  Recommended user daily visual inspection and cleaning.
 Recommended six-month routine maintenance checks and test
procedures performed by qualified technical personnel.
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Index
Index
Numerics Combined Report 7

Comments, Enter in Tabular Summary 17
10-Second ECG With Analysis 7 Comparing Exercise Tests 27
10-Second ECG, View 13 Comparing Spirograms 18
12SL Analysis 54 Cubic Spline 10
12SL ECG Acquisition 15 Custom Setups, Load - Save - Delete 38
3D Graph 35
D
A
Danger (Definition) 6
Acquisition Module Buttons 13 Default Printer, Set 6
Acronyms 27, 28 Device
Administrative tools, using the program in con- characteristics 15
junction with 1 DICOM interface 1
AHA CHD Risk 8 Disposal 4
AHA Stroke Risk 8 Drugs, Assign to Medication Groups 6
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement Setup Resting ECG 5
Acquisition Tab 31
Miscellaneous Tab 33
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors 3 E
Anti-virus software 22
Arrhythmia Review 45 ECG Data Windows
Resting ECG 20 12SL analysis 25
ATS, Measurement Mode 7, 10 ECG Strips 24
Audio ECG 51 Interpretation 26
ST/Arrhy 18
Tabular Summary 21
B Trends 23
ECG Measurement 15
Bicycle Ergometers, Connect 3 ECG Recorder, Connect 5
Biocompatibility 13 ECG Recording (Exercise Test) 17
Blood Pressure Monitor, Connect 4 ECG Recording During Defibrillation 7
BP Protocol Configuration 32 ECG Signal Quality Check
Bronchodilator Test 12 Exercise Tests 9
Resting ECG 6
ECG Strips 44
C Edit Patient Records 6
Electrode Application 3
Calculating Patient Risk 7 CM5, CC5, CH Auxiliary Lead Electrode
CASE system, technical specifications 3 Placement 12
Caution (Definition) 6 CM5, CC5, ML Auxiliary Lead Electrode
Classification 11 Placement 11
Cleaning, Equipment Surface, Cables 3 FRANK X, Y, Z Lead Electrode Placement 9
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MASON-LIKAR Lead Electrode Placement 8 Print 24

NEHB Lead Electrode Placement 10 Save 10
Standard 12 Lead Electrode Placement 5 View 23
Standard 15 Lead Electrode Placement 7 FVC Measurement with LF501 13
EMR system, using the program with a 3 FVC Measurement with SpiroSoft 9
Envelope, Measurement Mode 7
Equipment Check Before Each Use 4
Equipment Identification 15 G
Equipment Symbols 11
Event Marker 10 GE Product Security Database 13
Examinations, Compare Graphic trends 35
Resting ECGs 29 Graphics, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measure-
Resting ECGs, Interpretation 32 ment 13
Resting ECGs, Medians 32
Resting ECGs, Multiple Medians 33
Exercise Phase 16 H
Exercise Test Interpretation 8
Exercise Test Setup Heart Rate Determination 21
Final Report Tab 23 Hospital information system, using the program
Lead Sequence Tab 17 with a 3
Miscellaneous 1 Tab 24 Hourly Averages, Ambulatory Blood Pressure
Miscellaneous 2 Tab 26 Measurement 15
Protocol Editor Tab 19
Screen Tab 13
TWA Tab 30 I
Writer Tab 12
Exercise Test, Operating Steps 15 Initial Screen 16
Exercise Test, Select Default Protocol 19 Installing the Program 20
Exercise Test, Terminate 29 Intended Use 4
Exercise Tests, Compare 27 Interpretation
Export settings 11 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement 12
Extra Questions, Enter Resting ECG 27
Exercise Tests 28 Spirometry Tests 16
Interpretation Modes, Spirometry 16
In-Test Reports 58
F
Factory Setup, Load 39 L

Fax Transmission of Reports 23
Flow-Volume Measurement 9 Language Selection 59
FRF 10 Laser Printer, Connect 5
Full Disclosure ECG (Exercise Test) Lead Sequence, Modify
Print 49 Exercise Tests 17
View 47 LF 501 12
Full disclosure ECG, analyze segments and save as License Agreement 3
resting ECG 25 Local Database 3, 12
Full-Disclosure ECG (Resting ECG) Local Database, List All Patient Records 3
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Local Database, Select Patient Records 4 O

Location Number 3
LW 15 Offline database 12
Operator's Manual, View, Print 17
Option Code, Enter 58
M Options 18
Order 6
Measurement Mark for T-offset, Adjust 19 Order List 6
Measurement Marks, Adjust 17 Order number 4
Measurement Results, Ambulatory Blood Pressure
Measurement 11
Measurement Results, Configuration 26 P
Measurement Results, Edit
Exercise Tests 33 Patient Data, Enter 4
Resting ECG 12 Patient Education 3
Measuring the ECG 15 Patient ID 7
Medians Patient Information Tab
Resting ECG 16 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement 9
Medical reimbursement program, using the pro- Exercise Tests 4
gram with a 3 Resting ECG 3
Medication Groups, Edit Spirometry Tests 4
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement 33 Patient Record Selection
Resting ECG 6 Local Database 3
Spirometry Tests 36 MUSE System Database 5
Medications Tab Patient Records, Archive 49
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement 11 Patient Records, Compress 50
Exercise Tests 7 Patient Records, Copy 48
Resting ECG 5 Patient Records, Edit 6
Spirometry Tests 6 Patient Risk, Calculate 7
METS Formula 22 Pretest Phase 15
Modem 54 Printer settings 52
Modem Connection 5 Procedure Statistics 51
Modifying the Lead Sequence Product code
Resting ECG 7 LW 15
MUSE System Program Installation 20
Archive, Export, Delete Patient Records 8 Protocol Configuration, Protocol Editor 20
Setup 55 PT Code 9
View, Print Stored Reports 7
MUSE System Database 6
R
N Race Information 13
Real-time Report Printout 30
New Patient, Enter 7 Reanalysis
Exercise Tests 41
Resting ECG 17
Reason for Test, Edit Library
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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement 33 System Configuration

Exercise Tests 26 Connectivity Server Tab 61
Resting ECG 4 Country Settings Tab 59
Spirometry Tests 36 Devices Tab 53
Recording a 10-second ECG 7 DICOM Tab 63
Recording ECGs of Pacemaker Patients 6 EMR Tab 60
Recovery Phase 28 General Tab 40
Reference Value Equations, Spirometry 13 Modem Tab 55
Remote Service 22 MUSE Tab 55
Remote View 60 Option Code Tab 58
Report Editor 10 System Date and Time, Change 50
Report Printout
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement 17
Exercise Tests 56 T
Resting ECG 26
Spirometry Tests 17 Tabular Summary
Resting ECG Setup Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement 14
Acquisition Tab 3 Exercise Tests 33
Final Report Tab 9 Tabular Summary, Configuration 14
Lead Sequence Tab 7 Target HR 17
Miscellaneous Tab 8 Technical Inspections 4
Resting ECGs, Receive from Other ECG Devices Technical specifications, CASE system 3
45 Test / Personnel Tab
Revision History 3 Spirometry Tests 5
Rhythm Writer 10 Test Information, Enter
Risk Factors 11 Exercise Tests 4
Resting ECG 3
Test Summary
S Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement 8
Resting ECG 11
Safety Information 4 Spirometry Tests 14
Sample Cardiac Cycles 39 Test Type, Select 4
Sample TWA Cycles 43 Test/Personnel Tab
Screen Format 13 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement 10
Security Patches 13 Exercise Tests 6
Selecting Test Type 4 Resting ECG 4
Skin Preparation 4 Time 50
Software Options 18 T-offset Mark, Adjust 19
Specifications 13 TONOPORT
Spirometry Sensors 3 Downloading BP Data 7
Spirometry Setup Programming 5
Acquisition Tab 35 Treadmill Slope, Manual Change 17
Miscellaneous Tab 36 Treadmill Speed, Manual Change 17
Spirometry Test Values, Definitions 19 Treadmills, Connect 3
SpO2 Monitor, Connect 5 Trends, Configuration 15
Statistics Summary, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Troubleshooting 20
Measurement 16 TWA 15
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T-2 CASE Revision C

The CE marking only covers accessories listed in the Order Information

The product complies with the electromagnetic immunity requirements

The radio interference emitted by this device is within the limits

The country of manufacture appears on the device label.

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For your notes

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About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

CASE System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Function Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Desk Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Preparing the Acquisition Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Loading Writer Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Initial Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Software Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

3 Preparing the Patient

Applying Electrodes - The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Preparing the Patient's Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Applying Electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Attaching the Acquisition Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

4 Selecting a Patient Record and Test Type

Selecting a Patient Record from the Local Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Retrieving a Patient Record from the MUSE System Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Entering a New Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Patient Records of External Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Entering Test Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Recording a Resting ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Post Test Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Patient Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Entering Test Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Before the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

During the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Revision C CASE iii

Recovery Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28

Test End Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29

After the Test — Post Test Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

Report Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58

Monitoring of Remote Exercise Test Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60

7 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Connecting the Ambulatory BP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Setting Up the Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Post Test Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Entering Test Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Conducting Spirometry Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Post Test Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

Selecting Patient Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Viewing, Editing, Printing Patient Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Archiving, Exporting, Deleting Patient Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Working Temporarily with the Local Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

10 Operation with Administrative Tools

Performing Procedures with the Order List (Scheduled Procedures) . . . . . . . . 11-4

Resting ECG Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3