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ANSI/AAMI EC12
Also called: AAMI EC12
ANSI/AAMI EC12 — The ANSI/AAMI standard for disposable ECG electrodes, setting minimum electrical performance, adhesion and labelling requirements.
EC12 sets limits on properties such as AC impedance, DC offset voltage, offset stability and noise, and recovery after a defibrillation overload — the measurable qualities that decide whether a trace is clean and stable.
When comparing electrodes for a tender, ask for evidence of conformity to EC12 rather than relying on gel type or backing alone.
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