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The GE Dash 2000 Vital Signs Patient Monitor is a high performance delivering piece of medical machinery that offers a complete mobile monitoring solution and life critical patient data regardless the environment. These machines come jam packed with high end technological solutions and have exceptionally user friendly features that ensure ease of use and simplicity.

The monitors are versatile and deliver reliable patient monitoring services regardless of what kind of medical facility, either large or small. They are ergonomically designed and characterized by their durability and lightweight which also offers portability. The other highlight of these machines is that they are highly affordable and deliver what is traditionally expected of medical equipment that comes from GE stables making it ideal for delivering Gold standard performance in specialized procedure rooms or for bedside and mobile monitoring. The large high resolution display is available both in color and monochrome modes.

The GE Dash 2000 offers a range of parameters for broad spectrum monitoring capabilities such as vital signs with ECG and non invasive blood pressure monitoring. It also provides accurate readings of SPO2 and heart rate. They are able to record the data and also display it on an optional color or monochrome screen. The machine is lightweight and weighs around 12 pounds making it easy to carry around. The display is clear and easy to read.

The machine uses Dinamap technology for blood pressure monitoring and the Marquette based ECG includes EK-Pro functionality that helps detect arrhythmia. The menu options available are user friendly, intuitive and simple enough to be used by even a novice user and hence minimizes training that is required for handling. The machine comes with wireless LAN features that offer seamless connectivity and access to patient charts and bed to bed and central station connectivity. Addition measure of safety is provided during patient transport with the use of responder defibrillator.

The Burdick Eclipse Premier 12 Lead Resting EKG Machine is a compact unit that looks sleek and stylish. It is all white with a grey full alphanumeric keyboard for easy data entry and comes on a stand with wheels which makes it portable. There are short cuts on the keyboard for one touch functions such as STAT ECG’s and other functions. It delivers guaranteed high performance at affordable rates, with the cost of acquiring it coming to 2499 USD.

The communications and networking abilities of the system lets you share real time data and enables accurate patient identification. Additional data entry option through bar code scanning ensures error free entry of patient demographics. This system is ideal for those practitioners and facilities seeking a high performance delivering ECG machine. The highly accurate and speedy result it provides makes it a critical component in holistic medical care.

Like most ECG machines in the market this machine provides a 12 lead acquisition and displays the preview on color active matrix LCD display screen with a high resolution that is mounted on the face and can be tilted and swiveled. It also comes with intuitive menu selection which makes it easy to use.

The internal memory allows for directory storage of up to 100 ECG readings. Real time data sharing is enabled through use of wireless networks or wired Ethernet connections. The inbuilt thermal dot array printer enables printing of interpreted data on A4 size paper. The machine can be integrated with the Pyramis Data Management System using optional communications package for downloading and uploading test results via wireless or wired networking.

The software bundle also provides other features such as online storage, retrieval, editing and distribution of the 12 lead ECG data. It helps to centralize the data and enables multiple accesses from within the facility or remotely. It works on AC power or on long life batteries.

Another compactly designed specimen from the GE Marquette series of ECG machines, the GE Marquette Mac 5000 Premium Resting ECG Machine is at top of the line interpretive system that combines additional features with the usual functionalities and features that are incorporated by the highly popular Marquette MAC series of machines. As said by the manufacturers, it delivers high performance using advanced capabilities that can be offered only by the most extensive collection of interpretive algorithms used in the ECG machine industry.

It is a highly evolved non invasive testing solution that combines unparalleled hardware technology with a complete suite of networkable software solutions which optimizes output and productivity which makes it ideal for any facility that aspires for a high performing ECG machine.

Its sophisticated advanced functionalities deliver complete solutions for advanced ECG applications and extend a high degree of performance to the largest possible user base. It allows for advanced 12 lead ECG computer analysis and interpretation with P-wave signal averaging, late potential analysis, ACI-TIPI and gender specific interpretational criteria as part of the revolutionary 12 SL trademarked technology from the GE Marquette series for the identification of arrhythmia.

The MAC 5000 is a premier resting ECG system that delivers the most advanced disease diagnostic management application that most machines fall short of achieving. The late potential analysis offers effective management for ventricular and atrial arrhythmia as well as chest pain. It delivers broad based connectivity solutions using the MUSE CV information system for data storage and retrieval of ECG interpretational data.

The backlit LCD screen display is of high resolution and has waveform enhancement capability. It displays data such as heart rate, patient demographics, filter settings, warning and prompts as well as help messages. The interpreted data can be printed out in high resolution using the thermal dot array printer that is inbuilt and works on Z fold paper of A or A4 sizes on Z fold paper.

EKG Machines are used to measure and record any abnormal activity within a patient’s heart. It can detect a multitude of heart ailments in quick time and with ease. The readings are usually recorded as a graph that leaps up and down and describes the electrical action of the heart muscles. The average time taken for a test to be conducted is 5 minutes. The readings can be read only by a trained physician is incomprehensible to a layman.

The Nihon Kohden ECG-1350A Cardio Fax M EKG Machine is a 12 channel recording machine that meets major international performance standards that are prescribed for electrocardiographs on pointers such as accuracy and digital filter performance. It comes with a high clarity LCD display screen which lists the results for review. IT has substantial internal memory which allows for storing of up to 40 ECG files and also allows for huge amounts of data to be stored on external SD memory cards which can be transferred onto a PC using a LAN connection or USB cable. It is compatible with windows based computer systems on which the recorded data can be analyzed and managed using optional ECG viewer software.

The performance delivered by this unit is of exceptionally high standards and is relatively economical. It is also portable and light weight which allows for easy transportation and moving around. First hand machines come with a 4 year warranty and an ECAPS 12C interpretive analysis program. The compact design occupies minimal space and is convenient for small clinics and medical facilities. It also comes with an alphanumeric keyboard that enables data entry and patient information storage and retrieval.

The Mortara Eli 250 Deluxe EKG ECG Machine is the next generation of 12 lead resting electrocardiograph machines and interprets the acquired data based on internationally recognized ECG machine interpretation algorithm. It has a high resolution LCD display with backlight that enables previewing of the interpretive data from the 12 leads of ECG in real time. It also allows viewing of recalled data once the ECG has been acquired.

The keyboard is a fully loaded alphanumeric one, which is very user friendly and comes with single touch buttons for instant acquisition of ECG data and for making print outs or transmissions. The printer supports A4 size paper and includes multiple printout options from 6 channel or 12 channel data including copies. The high internal storage capacity lets you save up to 60 ECG recordings. The expandable memory is less impressive and allows only up to 150 ECG records.

The EKG machine is connectivity savvy and supports two way data exchange using serial ports, an inbuilt modem which can transmit and receive data via LAN or Wireless network. The software provides for multiple data encryption methods including WEP, WPA-PSK etc. The transmission of data can be managed using the software options that are built into the system. The machine also supports information exchange interfaces which help transmit and receive patient demographics, ECG orders and displayable results.

The data is transmitted and received using original equipment software as well as third-party software. There is an option barcode reader that allows scanning to quick and easy data entry which is also accurate. The display part is quite soothing to the eyes and is not overly colorful or bright. The design is sleek and compact and hence does not occupy much space, which makes it ideal for use in space constricted offices and clinics. The small size also makes it portable and easy to move around other medical equipment.

The one thing about the GE Marquette Mac 1200 Deluxe Interpretive EKG Machine that strikes you on first look is its attractive appearance. It is one of those stylish looking pieces of medical equipment that works like magic and delivers high performance too. It is one of the most popular selling models of ECG machines in the market. Coming from the GE stable which imposes additional pressure on the product to perform, it ensures that all that GE medical products are usually known for holds true in its case as well. It comes with a colorful keyboard space on its facing surface that enables for easy data entry.

There are other one touch buttons on the keyboard for summoning data readings as well as for data transmission and print outs. The medium sized high resolution LCD display allows for previewing the data that is acquired. The back light enabled display is soothing to the eyes and offers great clarity at the same time. The print out of the data can be obtained on Z fold paper that is of A4 size. The machine runs on 110-240V AC power supply and can also be operated on batteries which ensure data protection even in times of power outages.

The data interpretation is done exclusively using the Marquette 12 SL ECG analysis program and the results can be printed out in three channel format. Like most ECG machines it allows for simultaneous acquisition of up to 12 leads.

The GE Marquette Mac 1200 Deluxe Interpretive EKG Machines most unique feature is the revolutionary new gender specific interpretation of acquired data. It meets the new FDA standards of compliance with regard to ECG data interchange.

This model is quite compact and lightweight with the total weight under 6 kilograms. This enables ease of transportation and makes it a comprehensive ECG solution for smaller medical facilities.

The Burdick E 550 Interpretive EKG Machine System is a high performing interpretive cardiograph. These systems are characterized by a high quality annotated display that is fairly large in size and offers exceptional clarity.

The large back lit screen is touch sensitive and the desired function or procedure can be called up by touching the relevant portion of the screen. It has a user friendly menu display that is easy to understand and does not require the user to memorize any special codes or symbols for interpreting what they see.

There are individual screens for each entry and the touch screen design ensures easy and hassle free data entry owing to availability of these unique screens for specific data fields. The patient info also is displayed on the screen in easy to understand chunks of data that allows for speedy verification.

The monitored waveforms for are displayed on the screens for each and every lead which allows for ongoing patient monitoring. The screen displays about 25 millimeters of waveform each second. There is an indicator present that alerts the user of invalid or corrupt data and a break in connectivity of the leads or any other interference.

The machine comes with a high resolution thermal array recorder which ensures clear and accurate print out of the gathered data without any delay. This piece of medical equipment interprets using a clinically proven analysis program and can generate results from all the 12 leads within a short span of time. The diagnostic interpretation is supported by Median Complex Waveforms, full measurement matrix and reason statements. It has a compact and sleek design that gives off a classy and serious look.

This Burdick EKG Machine System comes with an optional modem that allows connectivity to other machines or to for data transmission to a PC or over a network.

Coming from the GE stable, the GE MAC 3500 resting EKG machine is another high performance delivering product. It has been designed to deliver highly detailed electrocardiograph readings for clinics large and small. With a bunch of superior features that few ekg machines can speak of, this product is fairly priced at 5000 USD.

It retains the characteristic features common to all MAC series products from LG in terms of the user interface and operation schematics. Additionally a raised display screen and an ergonomic design that is aesthetically appreciable at the same time retains technical feasibility and superior quality, makes it a very attractive product.

The easy to read and colorful LCD display screen on the ekg machine, that reposes at a raised angle on the face of the machine is able to display the readings from 12 leads simultaneously. It is flexible and scalable and retains the common MAC 5500 user interface. The gender specific interpretation that is revolutionary and singular to GE systems is also a feature of this product. It administers corrective mechanisms based on Marquette Hook-up advisor signal quality analysis program to reduce poor waveform quality during data acquisition. The barcode reader enables error free data entry.

Other salient features on this piece of medical equipment include use of integrated ECG data acquisition and integrated pump for kiss system. It also detects and records data for pacemakers and renders spiked display for the same. The gold standard algorithms primarily the Marquette 12 SL analysis software is used for the interpretation and the machine comes with added data security options as well. It has an impressive internal memory that can store up to 50 ECG readings with addition external storage option on SD card. It also supports date transmission via LAN or wireless network to a PC or external device.

Most medical practitioners tend to forget that patients, regardless of how familiar they are with their diagnosis and prognosis, use medical terms and language that patients don’t understand.

When you send your patients for an EKG test, one needs to remember, especially with older patients that they are hardly familiar with commonly used medical terms. And when the patient does not know what to expect, a simple procedure like an EKG can turn into a traumatic event or can pave the way for unnecessary stress.

It is important for a patient to know that what exactly you or the EKG machine technician will be doing when an electrocardiogram is performed. Further, it is very helpful and comforting to let the patient know that an EKG procedure involves no pain or any discomfort and that the preparation only involves attaching a couple of “plasters” on them. In addition, the majority of patients feel more safe and comforted when they are informed that the actual assessment takes only about 60 seconds after which the EKG machine will print the results immediately on a graphic paper from the machine and that he or she will be able to have the results interpreted by the doctor or cardiologist.

It is also a good idea after you make a diagnosis, to inform the patient as to why you would like to perform or request for an EKG to be performed on them. Most patients think if you request for a EKG test, they are about to die. Few of them are informed that an EKG is used to follow up on an existing heart disease or condition that they might have or to follow up on the prognosis after they suffered a heart attack or when you as the medical practitioner suspect malfunctioning of the heart or a similar condition.

Well, you might realize that having a successful general practice involves having some specialized diagnostic equipment readily available. Or the other scenario might be that you’re your “old-faithful” EKG machine has decided to retire unexpectedly and it is broken with no repair possibilities.

Some things have changed since you last had a look at the technology and features provided. Listed are some factors you will need to take into consideration before buying your new EKG machine.

1. Paper Use

What paper does the new medical equipment use and what are the dimensions of the paper? You will find that certain electrocardiograph machines use 6 cm sheets or half sized sheets to do print outs on. It is even possible to find EKG machines that make use of smaller paper that are able to provide you with a full print in 3 x 4 + 1 format. However, the preferred used paper for EKG printouts by the majority of cardiologist remains the letter sized paper which is 8.5” x 11”. This may be a more expensive choice but for filing and record keeping purposes this is the best paper option to use.

2. Data Capturing Capabilities

The ideal is to have an EKG machine that allows you to enter specific patient information via a keyboard. It is common sense that an EKG are used by several medical personnel and with printed patient information on the EKG test printout it does not only serve to be more professional, but also prevents wrong identification added to a printout with obvious serious implications.

3. What View Do You Have?

With a screen at your disposal fitted to the EKG machine, you will be able to see that all leads are in good working order. This feature also allows you to ensure that the base line is stable before starting to record the EKG. If all 12 leads are visible, you will be able to view all activities in real time.