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An ECG or EKG machine is a machine that allows the heart to be studied.
The machine records the electrical activity with in the heart.
ECG means Electyocardiograph
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∙ 14y agoTo show how the electrical activity of the heart is working.
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What to do if the ECG machine malfunction?
If the ECG machine malfunctions you will need to redo the test. You can try unplugging the machine and replugging it to see if that resets the system.
How do you if the ECG machine is working correctly?
It can be tested with something called an ecg simulator.
What machine is used to perform the ECG procedure?
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH
What is the name of the instrument that measures heartbeat?
An ECG (Electrocardiography) machine.
What type of device helps in measuring brain pulse?
an ecg machine
What is the cause for smeared trace of ECG machine?
LEAD DISPLACEMENT
Who is the first inventor of the ecg machine?
Willem Einthoven Invented the accurate ECG using Strings Galvonometer, but Alexander Muirhead made the first prototype.
What are the basic electronics of an ECG machine?
An ECG (Electrocardiogram), or an EKG (Elektrokardiogramm) works by measuring electrical potential between various points of the body using a galvanometer (a very sensitive voltage meter). -DJ Craig
How do you record the electrical activity of the heart?
The electrical activity of the heart is recorded using an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) machine. This machine detects the electrical signals generated by the heart and produces a graphical representation of the heart's electrical activity called an ECG tracing. Electrodes are placed on the skin to capture these signals and can help diagnose heart conditions.
What is an ekg technician job for?
An electrocardiogram technician performs an ECG by attaching electrodes to a patient and then pulling switches on an ECG machine to trace electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. A doctor then inspects these readings to analyze the patient's heart condition.
How is an veterinarian EKG machine made?
An EKG machine is an EKG machine (or ECG, depending upon the language you are abbreviating) regardless of the species it will be used on. It is made the same way as well, through automated manufacturing on a factory floor somewhere.
What does possible anterior infarct age undetermined on ECG analysis mean?
Most ECG machines are designed to pick up certain abnormalities in the tracing, they will therefore give suggestions of what could be wrong. Possible anterior infarct means that there is possible cell death in the front (anterior) part of the heart. BUT these automatic analysis are very unreliable and just a bit of movement can lead it to saying possible heart attack on a perfectly normal ECG. Therefore, always ask a professional who is trained in reading ECGs for the diagnosis - don't rely on the machine. age undetermined just means whoever did the ECG did not enter the patient's age into the machine before taking the ecg.
