MACŪ 6 Resting ECG Analysis System General Information
Battery Operated
The MAC 6 was designed with a goal in mind: to minimize the time between a diagnostic
need and a finished ECG.
That's the reason the MAC 6 can be operated off internal batteries. We've eliminated
the need to search for an electrical outlet in the emergency room or intensive care unit,
where time is of the essence. For routine use, you can plug the MAC 6 in if you prefer. It
operates equally well on the rechargeable NiCad batteries or from a 115/230V outlet.
Quality information with Direct Digital Writer
In making MAC 6 extremely easy to use, we haven't compromised on its capability as a
sophisticated cardiac diagnostic tool.
With its eight-inch Direct Digital Writer, MAC 6 can print up to six individual
channels. Except for the paper drive, this writer has no moving parts. With no ink to run
out, no pens to burn out, nothing to go out of adjustment, it gives extremely reliable
performance-and distortion-free waveforms.
MAC 6 records and analyzes resting ECGs with accuracy, efficiency and reliability.
At the same time, portability and ease of use make MAC 6 capable of advanced
performance anywhere it is needed.
The MAC 6 is a powerful, computerized electrocardiograph. With a MAC 6 you can easily
handle a heavy workload of resting ECGs. In just 15 seconds, the MAC 6 acquires signals
from 12 leads simultaneously and analyzes them with Marquette's proven 12SL™ ECG
analysis program. MAC 6 also offers networking capabilities allowing you to transmit or
receive ECGs from other Marquette ECG equipment using standard telephone lines. This
important feature allows you to expand the services you offer and to quickly send ECGs to
another location. And it's battery operated. You can use it anywhere, even when no
electrical outlet is available.
Ease of operation
Using MAC 6 is as easy as connecting the electrodes and pressing one button. This
extra-ordinary electrocardiograph does the rest. With the touch of that single button, MAC
6:
Collects 10 seconds of ECG data from all 12 standard leads
Performs a full analysis of rhythm and morphology using Marquette's respected 12SL
analysis program
Prints a report in the format of your choice. The report includes:
Heart rate
PR interval
QRS duration
P-R-T axis measurement
QT and corrected QT
In addition, the MAC 6 stores up to 50 ECGs in its solid state memory.
Digital Data Acquisition
The signal quality you see in an ECG is in large part a product of the quality of the
ECG signal acquired. MAC 6 utilizes an active, external signal acquisition and
digitization module to virtually eliminate non-cardiac electrical noise. Additionally, the
new acquisition module utilizes a Marquette exclusive new INTER-LEAD™ cable design
with gold plated contacts.
Reliable Analysis
It takes only 15 seconds for MAC 6 to acquire the signals and perform a complete
analysis of any 12-lead ECG. The basis of that analysis is Marquette's 12SL software
program.
Continually fine-tuned by 28 of the world's leading electro-cardiographers, the 12SL
program carries out analysis based on age specific criteria, and accurately analyzes
patients from newborns to adults.
With Marquette's 12SL clini-cally correlated normal database, 99% specificity has been
proven for patients with a reported finding of "Normal sinus rhythm. Normal
ECG." Essentially, this means you can have the highest confidence in the
interpretations for this patient population-and that means greater throughput for the
cardiologist.
This program processes nearly one of four ECGs taken in the U.S. today. Through this
experience, it has proven its validity to thousands of cardiologists worldwide.
Communication with the MAC 6
The MAC 6's optional modem permits communication via standard telephone lines with
Marquette electrocardiographic equipment around the world. For example, the MAC 6 enables
you to send a patient's ECG, both interpretation and waveforms, to another
electrocardiograph for overreading or consultation, and then to receive the confirmed or
edited ECG report. With the modem, the MAC 6 can communicate with the MAC VU, MAC 15, MAC
PC, MAC PC Cellular and MAC II as well as other MAC 6 electrocardiographs. This
communication capability opens up avenues for practice-enhancing consultation not
available with other electrocardiographs.
The MAC 6 can transmit ECGs to (and receive them from) a central MUSE ECG management
system for overreading or storage. Communication with a MUSE system gives you access to
Marquette's Serial Comparison Program, which automatically analyzes changes in a patient's
ECGs over time.
Even if you have no present need to transmit or receive ECG information, the modem can
be added at any time in the future. You can be assured that the future potential of the
growing Marquette ECG network is yours with the MAC 6.
Configurations
Basic Cart
Includes a compartmentalized tray in the bottom. This option provides an economical
cart that is lightweight, and it is as traditionally reliable as what you've come to
expect from Marquette.
Without Cart
For use as a table or desk top unit.
Deluxe Cart
Includes a storage drawer at the top, a swing-open cabinet in the bottom, a front
basket with liner and a power cord mount at the rear.
Another choice-
Analog or Serial RS232 Output
An additional optional feature of the MAC 6, the analog/RS232 port, gives you even
wider options for using MAC information.
The analog port offers the ability to continuously output up to three leads of ECG
waveforms for viewing on a remote display. There's also the option to print out specified
sections of these leads, or recall 12-lead samples, all at the touch of a button.
The RS232 port equips the MAC 6 to interface with another MAC 6 with this option or the
MAC 15 electrocardiograph.
Training
We provide initial on-site training. On-going support via Marquette's 1-800 Toll-free
access is always available. Each MAC 6 comes with our total commitment to helping you take
advantage of the instrument's many capabilities.
Service
The MAC 6's modular design simplifies service if it should ever be required. During the
first year, all service and parts are covered by our exclusive warranty, including on-site
service calls when necessary. A variety of service contract options are available for your
consideration at the end of the warranty period.
Supplies
We stock a full line of supplies and accessories for the MAC 6. Our recording paper and
electrodes are designed to provide optimal performance. |
