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A premium EKG/ECG Recording Paper used to create a physical, graphical record of a patient's cardiac electrical activity, a critical diagnostic supply for cardiology, emergency medicine, and general practice
Uses
- Cardiac Diagnosis:
- Used to identify arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions (heart attacks), and conduction disorders
- Stress Testing:
- Records heart performance while the patient is under physical exertion
- Legal Documentation:
- Serves as a permanent, legally admissible medical record of a patient’s heart activity
- Patient Monitoring:
- Provides immediate visual snapshots of heart rhythms in ambulances, ICUs, and operating rooms
Features
- Thermal Sensitivity:
- A specialized heat-sensitive coating allows the machine's stylus to "burn" a trace into the paper without the need for ink
- Precision Gridline Format:
- Features a calibrated grid (often in red or green) where small 1mm squares represent 0.04 seconds (horizontal) and 0.1 mV (vertical)
- High Trace Legibility:
- Designed with a bright-white background to ensure that the printed waveforms are sharp and easy for clinicians to interpret
- Durability and Archiving:
- High-quality thermal paper can maintain the integrity of cardiac data for 8 to 20 years when stored properly
- Compatibility:
- Validated for use with specific diagnostic equipment, including various GE Healthcare and CareFusion models
Benefits
- Inkless Maintenance:
- The thermal technology eliminates the cost and maintenance associated with ink cartridges and ribbons
- Real-Time Interpretation:
- Allows healthcare providers to perform immediate visual inspections of waveform patterns and intervals for rapid decision-making
- Portable Reliability:
- Works in various environments, such as rural clinics or ambulances, without requiring complex electronic viewing infrastructure
- Accurate Measurement:
- The precisely manufactured grid prevents measurement errors that could lead to misdiagnosis of heart conditions
Contents
- 300 Sheets per pack
- 20 Packs per case
