Configuring the Waveform Display

You can display up to four waveform traces on the Waveform Display window. The first
waveform trace always uses an ECG lead as its source (such as Pads or Leads l, ll, or lll, and so
on. The default is Pads). If Pads are not connected, the unit can be configured to
automatically default to another ECG lead for the first trace. As you insert the remaining three
traces, you can specify that the traces use an ECG lead as the waveform source, or that the trace
derive its waveform from other available monitoring functions (such as Resp, CO2, SpO2 or
IBP channels P1, P2, or P3).

Note: For X Series Advanced units with the AutoPulse Plus option available, the text APLS
displays next to the first waveform trace in place of Pads when the X Series Advanced
unit is connected to pads through an AutoPulse Plus.

If configured, the unit can display four ECG traces on startup, when no other monitoring
devices are attached.

The X Series unit can also cascade a trace onto the adjoining trace area to double the duration
of the trace display. 

Note: The X Series Advanced unit automatically inserts a new waveform when you turn on a
parameter (CO2) or a new sensor signal is present (SPO2, IBP). The X Series
Advanced unit automatically removes a waveform when you turn off a parameter or
remove a sensor and the unit displays the resulting equipment alert.

On the Waveform Display window, to insert a new trace (Insert) or cascade (Cascade) a
displayed trace, highlight and select the trace label above the trace. In the following example,
the unit is configured to cascade the ECG Lead l trace:




The following screens demonstrate how to insert two more waveform traces into the window. A
third trace is inserted for ECG lead aVR, and fourth trace for EtCO2 (a capnogram). Notice
that when the third trace is inserted, the numeric displays move to the right side of the window
to allow more room for the waveform traces.