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1.7
Bedside Care
To ensure that the NICOM signals will be recorded to an adequate
standard, it is important to follow the following guidelines:
NICOM Sensor Placement
1) Shave body hair and wipe the patient’s skin with alcohol (75%) if necessary.
If alcohol is used to prep the skin, it is advised to let the skin dry prior to
placement of the NICOM sensors in order to preserve optimal gel
performance. Finally, use the skin-prep “sand paper” provided in the sensor
set to roughen the skin.
Place the NICOM Sensors on the patient’s skin as seen bellow (Figure 1.4)
Figure 1.4 NICOM Prewired Sensor Placement
Note When the sensors are misplaced or become detached the screen will display a
warning that will notify the user that there is loss of signal or poor signal quality.
CAUTION Do not use NICOM sensors after the expiration date.
CAUTION In the unlikely event that the patient has an allergic reaction to the
NICOM sensors, detach the sensors immediately from the patient and avoid any
further placement of NICOM sensors on this patient.
1.8
Label
The following label is attached to the Cheetah NICOM device:
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