The GE HealthCare MAC™ 5 Resting ECG System is a modern, touchscreen-based 12-lead electrocardiograph designed to simplify cardiac diagnostics while improving workflow efficiency in hospitals, physician offices, outpatient clinics, and ambulatory care settings. Built with input from thousands of healthcare professionals, the MAC 5 combines intuitive operation, intelligent ECG acquisition tools, advanced clinical decision support, and enterprise-level connectivity to help clinicians perform fast, accurate resting ECG exams with minimal training.
Designed for today's connected healthcare environments, the MAC 5 integrates seamlessly with electronic medical records (EMRs), cardiovascular information systems, and GE HealthCare's MUSE™ Cardiology Information System. With advanced cybersecurity features, flexible workflow options, and portable configurations, the MAC 5 helps healthcare organizations deliver efficient, high-quality patient care while protecting sensitive health information.
Key Features
- 8.9-inch high-resolution touchscreen provides an intuitive interface that simplifies ECG acquisition and navigation.
- Marquette™ 12SL ECG Analysis Program delivers clinically validated automated ECG interpretation for adult and pediatric patients.
- Enhanced Hookup Advisor™ provides real-time guidance for proper lead placement, helping users obtain high-quality ECGs on the first attempt.
- Auto-ECG automatically captures the first clean, diagnostic-quality ECG, reducing repeat acquisitions caused by motion or artifact (optional feature).
- Smart Lead Technology automatically detects disconnected leads to improve acquisition quality and reduce interruptions.
- Full Disclosure review condenses lengthy rhythm reports into an easy-to-review format, allowing clinicians to analyze ECG data more efficiently.
- Built-in PDF and XML export capabilities simplify sharing and archiving ECG reports.
- Bidirectional HL7® and DICOM® communication enables seamless integration with hospital information systems and EMRs through the MUSE™ platform.
- Available in MAC 5 (integrated printer) and MAC 5 Lite (lightweight, printer-free) configurations to meet different clinical workflow needs.
- Smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces support infection prevention protocols, while integrated storage compartments help organize accessories and acquisition cables.
Advanced Connectivity & Security
The MAC 5 is engineered to support secure, connected healthcare environments. Integration with MUSE™ Cardiology Information System, EMRs, and DICOM gateways enables electronic transmission of patient demographics, ECG reports, and diagnostic data. Enterprise-grade cybersecurity features—including LDAP role-based authentication, encrypted patient data, and secure network communication—help safeguard protected health information while supporting compliance with modern healthcare security standards.
Clinical Benefits
- Simplifies resting ECG acquisition through an intuitive touchscreen interface requiring minimal user training.
- Produces high-quality ECG recordings with intelligent acquisition tools that reduce repeat exams.
- Supports faster, more confident clinical decisions with the proven Marquette™ 12SL interpretation algorithm.
- Improves workflow through automated lead monitoring, ECG capture, and electronic report sharing.
- Enhances efficiency with seamless integration into hospital and practice information systems.
- Offers flexible deployment with printer-equipped and lightweight portable configurations.
- Supports infection control with durable, easy-to-clean surfaces and streamlined equipment design.
- Protects sensitive patient information with advanced cybersecurity and encrypted data transmission.
Ideal Applications
The GE HealthCare MAC™ 5 Resting ECG System is ideal for:
- Hospitals and health systems
- Cardiology practices
- Primary care clinics
- Internal medicine offices
- Family medicine practices
- Urgent care centers
- Outpatient diagnostic facilities
- Ambulatory surgery centers
- Specialty physician offices
Typical Uses
- Resting 12-lead ECG examinations
- Routine cardiac screening
- Arrhythmia evaluation
- Baseline and follow-up cardiovascular assessments
- Pre-operative cardiac testing
- Inpatient and outpatient cardiac diagnostics
- Emergency and acute care ECG acquisition
The MAC 5 was designed so you can focus on patient care. Even when confronting high patient volumes and complex cases, your team now has the power to care for more patients, more efficiently and effectively than ever. 8.9-inch touchscreen Smart Lead technology – Automatically detect when a lead has become disconnected Auto-ECG3 algorithm – Immediately capture and display the first clean, high-quality ECG Enhanced Hookup Advisor™: Even the newest user can be guided to a clean, high-quality waveform in just seconds Over 200 scientific references – Marquette 12SL has been validated extensively against clinically-correlated databases for accuracy Full Disclosure – Accelerate reading and review with a condensed full-disclosure rhythm report capable of reducing 30 pages to three Optimal mobility – MAC 5’s convenient carry handle and compact design make it easy to move around your facility and between locations Built-in PDF/XML export support3 – In just a few clicks, send data in your preferred format to a shared folder or SFTP destination of your choice Advanced algorithms – Handle more complex patient cases through access to algorithms such as Critical Values and Acute Coronary Syndrome Analysis Bidirectional HL7 and DICOM communication4 – Connect to your systems with confidence via our MUSE™ cardiology information system or your EMR/DICOM gateway Gender- and pediatric-specific interpretations – 12SL has been shown to provide a 25% relative improvement in detection of Acute Inferior MI in women under 60 years of age
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