These steps describe only one method for electrode placement and positioning. Your health care professional may show you
another method.
Disposable Self Adhesive Electrodes
Follow the steps below if you are using disposable electrodes.
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Attach lead wires to the Self Adhesive Electrodes if not pre-attached.
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Insure the infant's skin is clean and dry.
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Place the electrode with the white lead wire on the baby's right side, along the mid-line of the side, two finger widths
below or lined up with the nipples.
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Place the electrode with the black lead wire on the baby's left side, along the mid-line of the side, two finger widths below
or lined up with the nipples.
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An electrode belt is not needed when using disposable electrodes.
Baby's
right side
Baby's
left side
Setting Up the SmartMonitor 2
Insert the black LA lead wire into
the Velcro side of one electrode.
Place the electrode with the black
lead wire on the baby's left side.
Insert the white RA lead wire into
the Velcro side of one electrode.
Place the electrode with the white
lead wire on the baby's right side.
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