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Create GE Stress ECG Reports

Before you start recording, ensure that the equipment is connected to the PC.

For more information on how to use GE CardioSoft, refer to the appropriate 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. Open the Integrated Equipment Module.
  4. Select Acquire Report and select GE CardioSoft Stress ECG.
    The GE CardioSoft application starts and displays the Test Information window.

  5. On the Test Information window:
    • For each tab, enter or verify all relevant information and select OK.
    • Before the test starts:
      • Check the applied electrodes and verify the signal quality in all leads.
      • If needed, configure and select appropriate settings and protocols.
    • Select the F1: pretest button to start the Pretest phase.
    • In the Pretest phase:
      • Select the 12SL analysis button to acquire and analyze a baseline ECG.
      • Select the F1: pretest button to advance to the next stage in the selected protocol.
      • After the last stage, select the F2: exercise button to begin the Exercise phase.
    • In the Exercise phase:
      • Select the F9: start treadmill button to start the treadmill.
      • After the last stage, select the F3: recovery button to advance to the Recovery phase.
    • In the Recovery phase:
      • Select the F4: test end button to end the test.

        A confirmation message appears.

      • Select Yes to enter the Test End phase.
    • In the Test End phase:

      The Interpretation window opens.

      • Select or enter appropriate information as needed (multiple selections are permitted).
    • Select the Confirm button to confirm the results.
      • Close the Interpretation window.
        The interpretation results appear.

      • Select the tabs at the top of the screen to review and edit the data.
      • Select the Post Test Review button to end the test.

        A message indicating that patient ECG waveforms no longer display appears on the window.

    • Select OK to continue.
      The Test Summary opens.

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

      A new GE CardioSoft Stress ECG report appears in the IEM grid and an Equipment Report indicator appears in the History toolbar under the encounter.