ECG ARTIFACTOnline version Artifact and how to troubleshoot by Linu John 1 Somatic Tremor 2 Wandering baseline 3 Electrical (AC or 60cycle) interference 4 Broken recording Turn down lights and provide quiet environment; delay EKG until seizure is over Increase room temperature, offer blanket Reassure patient and encourage slow breaths Have patient place hands, palms up, under buttocks Encourage slow breaths; do not position limb lead electrodes on torso Remove body hair using medical clippers or razor Place electrodes away from bony areas Place machine close to patient and avoid movement of wires during recording Discard dry electrodes. Always store electrodes in airtight containers. Turn off fluorescent lights and other nonmedical equipment in the room. Be sure machine is properly grounded. Move machine to another location in the room or to a different outlet. Check for frayed or broken lead wires and replace Clean and store lead wires carefully to prevent wear.
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