Cardionet 1009, 1008 User Manual
Tips for Changing Electrode Pads
Changing your Electrode Pads and Keeping Your Skin Healthy
Change your electrodes every other day. If they come loose before that time, replace
them immediately. If you are showering or bathing on the day you need to change
them, remove them in the shower or bath. Lather them up with soap and water
and pull them off gently. When you are done with your shower, dry your skin and
follow the instructions in
the electrodes in the shower or bath, you will still need to use soap and water to
loosen them. The goal is to be gentle with your skin. Never pull the electrodes off
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quickly like a band-aid.
If the electrodes come loose or are moving around before the two days are over,
replace them immediately. It is very important that the electrodes adhere to your
skin at all times. You may want to press lightly on your electrodes in the morning
when you wake up and throughout the day to make sure they are adhered to your
skin.
Do not put the electrodes in the exact same location each time you change them.
It is very important that you rotate the locations near the original sites. This will
help preserve your skin. If, at any time, redness or irritation occurs, call CardioNet
at 1-866-426-4401. Do not wait until the irritation is severe before you call.
How to Change your Electrodes
. If you do not remove
The “Skin Prep” in your kit can be used if you experience mild skin irritation. Wipe
the 3 areas with one skin prep. Let it dry and then apply the electrodes. The skin
prep provides a barrier between the electrodes and your skin. It is usually not necessary to use the skin prep and should only be used if you have sensitive skin or
are experiencing mild skin irritation.
Adhesive remover is also included in your kit and can be used if you have any
adhesive residue left on your skin. The adhesive remover can irritate your skin
so make sure you wash it off after using. It is not necessary to use the adhesive
remover and should only be used if you can see visible adhesive still on your skin
after washing with soap and water.
Do not use lotion or powder on your chest while you are being monitored and remove all hair on your chest in the locations of the electrodes. Follow the instructions
in the next few pages on
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How to Change Electrodes
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How to Change Electrodes and Attach Sensor
Turn monitor off Remove sensor battery Remove old electrodes
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With your monitor on,
locate the black toggle
switch on the bottom of
you monitor. Move the
switch from green to red.
The blue “Good bye...”
screen will appear. Once
this screen disappears, the
monitor has completely
powerd down.
Open the battery door by
pushing the door snap
up.
Remove the battery by
grabbing both sides and
ling it out.
Unsnap the three leads
from the electrode pads.
Using soap and water,
gently lift the old electrode
pads off your skin. Never
pull them off quickly.
Throw the old electrode
pads away.
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How to Change Electrodes and Attach Sensor
Apply new electrodes Placement of the leads
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It is very important that
you place each electrode
in another location near
the original site to protect
your skin. Open one pack
of electrodes. Snap the 3
leads to the electrodes.
Peel off one electrode at a
time from the backing and
apply them in the proper
location (see step 5) to
clean, dry, hairless skin.
WHITE ON RIGHT. Place
the electrode with the
WHITE lead on the right,
under your collar bone.
BLACK ON LEFT. Place
the electrode with the
BLACK lead on the left,
under your collar bone.
RED ON RIB. Place the
electrode with the RED
lead on your lower left rib
cage.
Monitor and sensor on
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Turn the sensor on by
inserting one AA battery
into the sensor battery
compartment. You will
hear a chime if the battery
is inserted correctly.
Turn your monitor on by
locating the black toggle
switch on the bottom of
your monitor. Move the
switch from red to green.
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Skin
Irritated?
If you choose neck strap If you choose belt clip
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If you choose to wear the
sensor on your chest, you
will need the neck strap.
Unsnap the strap and
thread it through the loop
on the sensor. Snap the
ends together and place it
over your head. The 2 tabs
allow you to adjust the
length of the neck strap.
If you choose to wear the
sensor on your belt, you
will need the belt clip.
Attach the clip to your
pants, skirt or belt. Insert
the end of the sensor
with the loop pointing
downward into the narrow
opening on the clip. Snap
the other end into the wide
opening with the wires
pointing upward.
If your skin is red or irritated, you can use the
“Skin Prep” located in your
kit. This provides a protective barrier between your
skin and the electrode.
Wipe all 3 locations with
one skin prep. Allow to
dry and place electrodes
on top. If the skin irritation
continues, call CardioNet
at 1-866-426-4401.
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