ECG images can be added two different ways: from an integrated monitor or by manually snapping a photo of the monitor screen or printout. Images can be added to the patient channel during patient creation or after a patient channel is active.
Pulsara supports integrations with select Heartstream and ZOLL monitors. These integrations require additional setup by an administrator at your organization to enable users to easily attach ECGs to patient channels.
Please refer to these Knowledge Base articles for administrator setup instructions:
How to Setup Heartstream Monitor Integrations
How to Setup ZOLL Monitor Integrations
Stryker LIFEPAK ECG Integration Setup
Once monitors have been connected in Pulsara, attach ECGs from integrated monitors.
Manually Add an ECG Monitor Printout or Photo to the Patient Channel
Scroll down the patient channel and tap on the +Add button.
Select ECG
Select the camera button.
After snapping a photo of the ECG printout or monitor, attach it to the patient by tapping Save.
Each image captured can be viewed larger/magnified by using a pinch motion with two fingers. Images can be enlarged before or after being attached to a patient channel.
After saving, the ECG will be visible on the patient channel.
Attach ECGs from Integrated Monitors
Scroll down the patient channel and tap on the +Add
If your agency has monitors configured in Pulsara, the ECG button will appear allowing acquisition of ECGs from the cloud. Pulsara currently supports integrations with ZOLL, Heartstream, and Stryker monitors. To attach images from an integrated Monitor, tap ECG from the menu.
The list of available ECGs from the currently selected Monitor will be listed. Find the correct ECG by matching the patient name, patient ID, and/or date of birth.
NOTE: If you do not see the ECG for your patient, ensure the device selected in the Monitor Device field is the one your team is using during your shift. This will ensure the correct ECGs are made available for attaching to your patient in Pulsara.
To view fewer ECGs, change the Transmitted Within option to one hour or 30 minutes.
Tap Attach below the appropriate ECG to add it to the patient.
The ECG will appear attached to the patient channel.
To add more ECGs to the patient, repeat the steps from the beginning.