Data Critical Corporation 02DT-7000 Manual De Usuario
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PatientNet Operator’s Manual, v1.04, 10001001-00X, Draft
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There are three general categories of questionable arrhythmia calls.
1. False Positive Calls result when the arrhythmia system signals an arrhythmia
when there is none. It is important to understand how the algorithm analyzed
the rhythm.
the rhythm.
2. False Negative Calls result when the arrhythmia system fails to detect and
signal an arrhythmia event when one is present.
3. Incorrect Analysis occurs when the system signals that an arrhythmia event
occurred, but classifies it incorrectly. Note that it is important that the system
alarmed and alerted the system operator to a change in the patient rhythm.
alarmed and alerted the system operator to a change in the patient rhythm.
If there are too many false positive calls, then the system operator may become desen-
sitized to the alarms. That is why it is important that you understand what factors con-
tribute to false positive calls and correct this situation when possible.
sitized to the alarms. That is why it is important that you understand what factors con-
tribute to false positive calls and correct this situation when possible.