About Arrhythmia Monitoring

6 ECG, Arrhythmia, and ST Monitoring

About Arrhythmia Monitoring

Arrhythmia analysis provides information on your patient’s condition, including heart rate, PVC rate, rhythm, and ectopics. The monitor uses the user-selected primary and secondary ECG leads for single- lead or multi-lead arrhythmia analysis. During arrhythmia analysis, the monitor continuously

optimizes ECG signal quality. This is important for arrhythmia analysis. The monitor continuously filters the ECG signal to remove baseline wander, muscle artifact, and signal irregularities. Also, if the Patient Paced status is set to Yes, pace pulses are filtered out to avoid processing them as QRS beats.

detects beats, for example, QRS complexes, identifying them for further analysis.

measures signal features such as R-wave height, width, and timing.

creates beat templates, and classifies and labels beats to aid in rhythm analysis and alarm detection.

examines the ECG signal for ventricular fibrillation, asystole, and noise.

Arrhythmia Options

Your monitor has either the basic or the enhanced arrhythmia option. Both options provide rhythm and ectopic status messages and beat labelling. The number of rhythms being classified, events being detected, and alarms generated differs according to the option. The alarms available with the different options are listed in the section “ECG, Arrhythmia, and ST Alarm Overview” on page 104, the rhythm and ectopic messages detected are listed in “Arrhythmia Status Messages” on page 110.

Where Can I Find More Information?

See the Application Notes on ST and Arrhythmia supplied on your documentation CD-Rom for detailed information on the arrhythmia algorithm and its clinical application.

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Philips MP20/30, MP60/70/80/90, MP40/50 About Arrhythmia Monitoring, Arrhythmia Options, Where Can I Find More Information?

MP60/70/80/90, MP40/50, MP20/30 specifications

Philips MP20/30, MP40/50, and MP60/70/80/90 are advanced patient monitoring systems designed to enhance clinical workflows and patient care in diverse healthcare settings. These devices combine cutting-edge technologies and user-friendly interfaces, making them essential tools for hospitals and healthcare providers.

The MP20 and MP30 are notable for their compact design, making them ideal for environments where space is limited. They come equipped with a variety of monitoring parameters, including ECG, SpO2, and non-invasive blood pressure, providing a comprehensive overview of patient health. These models are particularly suited for use in general wards or recovery areas, offering reliability and ease of use.

Moving to the MP40 and MP50, these monitors incorporate more advanced functionalities, including multi-gas monitoring, which is vital for anesthetic applications. They feature a robust data storage capacity, allowing for extensive patient history tracking and improved decision-making capabilities. The intuitive touchscreen interfaces facilitate quick access to essential information, enabling healthcare professionals to respond efficiently to changes in a patient's condition.

The MP60, MP70, MP80, and MP90 series represent the pinnacle of Philips' patient monitoring technology. These monitors are equipped with advanced algorithms that enhance the precision of vital sign measurements, including advanced ECG analysis capabilities that assist in detecting arrhythmias. The MP80 and MP90 models further integrate advanced monitoring technologies such as 3D visualization for hemodynamics and deep learning algorithms for early warning systems.

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