Measuring Resp - Gima CMS8000 Manual Del Uso

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Note
Arrhythmia name displays in the Alarm Message Area.

11.9 Measuring reSP

11.9.1 How to measure reSP?
The monitor measures respiration from the amount of thoracic impedance between two ECG electrodes.
The change of impedance between the two electrodes, (due to the thoracic movement), produces
a respiratory waveform on the screen.
11.9.2 Setting up reSP measurement
For RESP monitoring, it is not necessary for additional electrodes, however, the placing of electrodes
is important.
Some patients, due to their clinical condition, expand their chest laterally, causing a negative intrathoracic
pressure. In these cases it is better to place the two RESP electrodes laterally in the right axillary and left
lateral chest areas at the maximum point of breathing movement to optimize the respiratory waveform.
Note
The RESP monitoring is not recommended to be used on patients who are very active, as this can cause
false alarms.
Checklist for RESP Monitoring
1. Prepare the patient's skin prior to placing the electrodes.
2. Attach snap or clip to the electrodes and attach the electrodes to the patient as described below.
3. Switch on the monitor.
11.9.3 Installing electrode for reSP measurement
Placing the Electrodes for Respiratory Monitoring:
Figure 11-15 Electrodes Placement (5-lead)
Note
Place the red and green electrodes diagonally to optimize the respiration waveform. Avoid the liver area and
the ventricles of the heart in the line between the RESP electrodes so as to avoid cardiac overlay or artifacts
from pulsating blood flow. This is particularly important for neonates.
11.9.4 reSP menu
RESP SETUP Menu
Pick RESP hot key on the screen to call up the following menu: