The humble but powerful ECG patient cable is a valuable tool in hospitals and doctor’s offices. These leads allow technicians to record cardiac activity with an electrocardiogram machine. It is a pain-free procedure. Technicians tape pads onto the body in strategic locations. The cables connect the pads to the ECG machine, which captures the electrical waves that the heart naturally creates. Over time, the cords can become dirty or break. When replacing them, it is essential to pair them with the ECG machine. If you choose the wrong cable, the power plug might not fit. All of these leads are color-coded for the technician.
ECG Trunk Cable
This type of ECG patient cable has a plug for the machine on one end, and on the other end is an adapter that accepts leads. They are available with three, five, six, and 12 ports. The 3-lead trunk cables are for neonatal use, and the 5-lead versions are typically seen in operating rooms.
GE Healthcare
General Electric (GE) is also involved with manufacturing medical supplies. They offer replacement telemetry cables for the SEER cardiac recorders. The SEER Light model uses a 7-lead line with snap connector endings. The GE MAC machines use 10-lead cords with banana connectors. GE offers a cable compatible with other brands, such as Narkomed and Dash.
NORAV Medical
NORAV is another telemetry cable company. This supplier offers a 10-lead cord that operates with its wireless system. With this technology, medical staff can get a person’s reading without maneuvering the ECG machine close to them. Hospitals use this setup in isolation wards.
