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Propaq Encore Reference Guide 41 Welch Allyn
Even though the Propaq Encore contains fully isolated patient-connected circuitry, it has not
been specially designed for direct cardiac application.
The Propaq Encore can be used on patients with pacemakers. See page 47.
ECG Connector and Applicable Accessories
Use only with accessories provided or recommended by Welch Allyn. Refer to the Welch
Allyn Products and Accessories booklet.
To prevent injury, use the provided garment clips to route the ECG cables away from the
patient’s head.
Warning High-intensity radio frequency (RF) energy from external sources,
such as an improperly connected electrosurgical unit, can induce heat into
electrodes and cables which can cause burns on the patient. Reading errors
and damage to equipment may also result. This hazard can be reduced by (1)
avoiding the use of small ECG electrodes, (2) selecting ECG electrode
attachment points remote from the surgical site and from the electrosurgical
return electrode, (3) using electrosurgical return electrodes with the largest
practical contact area, and (4) assuring proper application of the
electrosurgical return electrode to the patient.
Verify patient mode. Incorrect patient mode may result in inaccurate heart
rates and inappropriate alarm settings.
Warning Use of ECG cables with loose or faulty detachable lead wires may
cause erratic behavior of the ECG waveform, SpO
2
, C-Lock, and NIBP due to
intermittent ECG lead wire connections.
Caution To protect the Propaq Encore from damage during defibrillation, for
accurate ECG information, and for protection against noise and other
interference, use only ECG electrodes and cables (namely, ones with internal
current-limiting resistors) specified or supplied by Welch Allyn, and follow
recommended application procedures.