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Create GE Ambulatory Blood Pressure Reports

The following procedure assumes that you have configured the GE TONOPORT monitor with the appropriate protocol in CardioSoft, connected the monitor to the patient, and collected required data.

For more information on how to use GE CardioSoft, refer to the GE CardioSoft Operator's Manual.

  1. Prepare the patient for the test as needed.
  2. In NextGen® Enterprise EHR, load a patient and select a location and provider.
  3. Access the IEM.
  4. Select Acquire Report and select GE CardioSoft Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement.
    The GE CardioSoft application starts and displays the Acquisition window.

  5. On the Acquisition window:
    • Connect the monitor to the system and select the Connect button.
      The Acquisition window opens and displays the memory status of the ambulatory blood pressure monitor.

    • Select the Download Data button to transfer data to the system.
      The Test Summary window opens.

    • Use the tabs at the top of the page to view additional data.
    • Perform post-test related tasks by clicking the buttons on the Test Summary window as needed.
    • Select the Back to EMR button to return to the IEM.

      A GE CardioSoft Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement report appears in the IEM grid and an Equipment Report indicator appears in the History toolbar under the encounter.