| The electrocardiogram, known as ECG or EKG, is | | | | other electrode types. |
| a diagnostic tool that measures in detail for wide | | | | Without the paper for the EKG machine, there is |
| ranges of heart conditions. It is just as important | | | | no way for EKG technicians to read the electrical |
| to equipped one of the most essential pieces of | | | | activity of your heart. Traces of your electrical |
| medical machinery used in hospitals and medical | | | | activities going in your heart are reflected on the |
| clinics with important accessories crucial as the | | | | chart paper. With technological advances in |
| machine itself. Some of the most important | | | | computational analysis today, an EKG paper can |
| accessories needed in order for the EKG machine | | | | run at speeds of 25mm/sec and faster. |
| to operate effectively are: electrodes, paper, clips, | | | | Available in variety of types and lengths, EKG |
| patient cables, and mounts. | | | | cables are needed for patient monitoring while |
| Electrodes are an integral part of cardiology | | | | minimizing the potential of electrical shocks due to |
| supplies. Electrodes are the actual conductor that | | | | exposed pins. Make sure to purchase a cable that |
| electrical current passes through. There are many | | | | have a reliable factory warranty in case of |
| different varieties of electrodes you can choose | | | | product malfunction or is not the right fit for your |
| from: disposable electrodes, reusable electrodes, | | | | EKG machine. |
| needle electrodes, active electrodes etc. Just | | | | Medical mount sheets, also known as EKG strips |
| make sure the electrodes you choose fits with | | | | paper, are a healthcare form used to hold paper |
| the machine itself. | | | | rhythm strips onto a carrier to allow the sheets |
| Clips are another important cardiology supply that | | | | to be filed in a patient's chart. The rhythm strips |
| is needed. Tabs and alligator clips are used to lock | | | | are secured to the form using adhesive cover |
| the electrodes in place. Tabs and alligator clips are | | | | with a throwaway liner. Mounts are typically |
| used mostly for snap electrode or tab electrode, | | | | hand-filled but laser compatible versions are |
| but there are different varieties of clips to fit | | | | available, as well. |