ECG Simulator Keyboard Shortcuts

Overview

• To change a rhythm, simply type the corresponding number code using your keyboard. The name of the new rhythm will then be displayed directly below the name of the current rhythm. At this point the rhythm will not yet be playing on the heart monitor, but will be queued as the next rhythm to be played.
• If you want to change the heart rate, conduction ratios or ectopic activity of the queued rhythm before activating it, you can do so now using the designated shortcut keys without affecting the currently playing rhythm. (When no rhythm is queued, the shortcut keys for heart rate, conduction ratios and ectopic activity take effect immediately on the currently playing rhythm.)
• When you are satisfied with the queued rhythm, press [Enter] to activate the rhythm and clear the queue.
• Or press [Backspace] to swap the new rhythm with the current rhythm, placing the current rhythm in queue as the next rhythm to be played. (This is an easy way to switch back and forth between two rhythms without having to re-enter the rhythm code.)

General Keyboard Shortcuts

*When no other rhythm is queued, the [enter] key duplicates the active rhythm and adds it to the queue.

**Affects the queued rhythm if one exists, otherwise affects the active rhythm.

Ectopic Activity Shortcuts

Ectopic activity shortcuts affect the queued rhythm if one exists, otherwise they affect the active rhythm.

To remove the current ectopic activity, press the shortcut key a second time.

Rhythm and Arrhythmia Shortcuts