1.
The speed at which the paper records. Normal is 25mm/s
2.
This regulates the height of the complexes. The default setting is 10mm/millivolt.
3.
The height of the waves and complexes on the EKG.
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RESPONSE This filters out artifact for a smoother EKG recording and print out.
5.
A large electrical shock caused by improper or faulty grounding of electrical equipment
6.
A small electrical shock made possible by a conduit, such as a pacemaker.
7.
An electrical current that escapes a device’s insulation
8.
This is unwanted interference or jitter on the EKG tracing. This makes the reading the EKG difficult
9.
TREMORS A jittery pattern caused by patient tremors or shaking EKG wires.
10.
An up and down pattern noted on an EKG that can be caused by breathing
11.
A pattern caused by a frayed wire or a loose electrode.
