Cardionet 1008 C3 Sensor User Manual 4

Cardionet C3 Sensor Users Manual 4

Users Manual 4

42  Sensor CareChanging your Electrode Pads and Keeping Your Skin HealthyChange 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 How to Change your Electrodes. If you do not remove 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 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. 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 nec-essary 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 re-move all hair on your chest in the locations of the electrodes. Follow the instructions in the next few pages on How to Change Electrodes. Tips for Changing Electrode Pads4 . SE NSOR C A R E
31 2With 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. 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.Open the battery door by pushing the door snap up.Remove the battery by grabbing both sides and ling it out. Turn monitor off Remove sensor battery Remove old electrodesSensor Care  43How to Change Electrodes and Attach Sensor4 . SE NS OR C A R E
6Turn 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.Monitor and sensor on44  Sensor Care4 5It 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.Apply new electrodes Placement of the leadsHow to Change Electrodes and Attach Sensor4 . SE NS OR C A R E
7 8If 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 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 neck strap If you choose belt clipIf your skin is red or ir-ritated, you can use the “Skin Prep” located in your kit. This provides a protec-tive 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.Sensor Care  45Skin Irritated?How to Change Electrodes and Attach Sensor4 . SE NS OR C A R E
1 2With your monitor on, press the blue power but-ton located on the lower right part of the monitor. On the monitor’s touch screen, a confirmation screen will appear. Press Yes to turn the moni-tor off. The sensor is not water proof, but the electrodes are. Therefore, you’ll need to remove your sensor before taking a bath or shower, but you can keep the electrode pads on. To prevent the electrodes from falling off while you are in the shower, avoid soaking the electrode pads. Gently wash the skin around the electrodes.While you are drying off, use your towel and press the electrodes onto your skin. This will help dry the electrodes and to ensure a tight surface contact with your skin.If your electrodes are 2 days old, remove the old electrodes and apply new electrodes. Removing the old electrodes during your shower - while they are wet - may be gentler on your skin. 46  Sensor CareRemove Before Showering or Bathing4 . SE NS OR C A R E
1 2 3Remove the old battery by placing your nger in the recessed area, wedging your finger underneath the battery and lifting upward.Put in a new AA battery, included in your CardioNet kit. Note the battery direction on the label on the inside of the sensor cover. If properly installed, the sensor will chime. If the sensor doesn’t chime, recheck the battery direction.Close the sensor cover and turn your monitor on. Press the blue power button located on the lower right part of the monitor. On the monitor’s touch screen, a confirmation screen will appear. Pressing Yes will turn the monitor off. Open the battery door by pushing the door tab up.Turn monitor off Remove old battery New battery, monitor onSensor Care  47How to Change the Sensor AA Battery4 . SE NS OR C A R E
5TROUBLESHOOTINGIn this Chapter:• Responding to Monitor Alerts and Alarms• Troubleshooting Device Problems• Precautions, Cautions and Warnings
When the monitor or sensor beepsWhen the monitor beeps it has nothing to do with the condition of your heart, so don’t become concerned. The monitor will beep to alert you when it is unable to function properly. The touch screen will explain what to do. With both alerts and alarms you can always touch the Help button for further instructions.Alerts display an information screen that will disappear after 15 seconds and have an audio tone of two brief beeps. Alarms display an information screen that persists and alarm tones that grow louder over time. Alerts can sometimes x themselves, but alarms always require action on your part. For alarms, you can immediately silence the audio tones by touching the Silence button on the touch screen. The table below will help you identify the possible problem and the actions you can take to nd a solution for each monitor alert or alarm. 50  TroubleshootingScreen Problem Possible SolutionsNO COMMUNICATIONSThe sensor you are wearing on your body and the monitor are not communicating.Move closer to your monitor or move the monitor closer to you.ORCheck if the sensor battery is empty or oriented incorrectly. LEAD DISCONNECTEDOne or more leads are unsnapped from the electrodes.OROne or more electrodes are not stuck well to your skin.Check that all leads are snapped to the electrodes. ORCheck all electrodes to ensure they are stuck to your skin. Apply new electrodes if needed.Responding to Monitor Alerts and Alarms5. T ROU BL E S HO O T I N G
Troubleshooting  51Screen Problem Possible SolutionsLOW MONITOR BATTERYThe rechargeable battery in the monitor is low.Return the monitor to the base for recharging.ORDirectly recharge the monitor by plugging the base power cable into the monitor. LOW SENSOR BATTERYThe sensor AA battery is low.Install new battery. ORIf the battery is new, inspect battery compartment and clean contacts if necessary.INTERNAL MONITOR ERRORThe monitor is not functioning.Call the CardioNet Patient Service Center for help. Call Toll free: 1-866-426-4401. INTERNAL SENSOR ERRORThe sensor is not functioning.Call the CardioNet Patient Service Center for help. Call Toll free: 1-866-426-4401. Responding to Monitor Alerts and Alarms5. T ROU BL E S HO O T I N G
52  TroubleshootingScreen Problem Possible SolutionsINFORMATION TO SENDThe monitor needs to transmit data but can not establish a con-nection to CardioNet. Put the monitor in the base.ORMove to an area with cell phone coverage.Responding to Monitor Alerts and Alarms5. T ROU BL E S HO O T I N G
About TroubleshootingTroubleshooting sometimes involves a bit of detective work, but usually the moni-tor detects problems for you and can assist you with resolving the problem. The monitor beeps to let you know there is a problem with the equipment. The touch screen shows you a message on how to respond to the alert or alarm. For every alert and alarm the touch screen has a help menu. Any time an alert or alarm ap-pears and you do not know what to do, you can press the Help button to access detailed instructions on how to troubleshoot the problem. An alert prompts you to resolve a problem by displaying an information screen and beeping an audio tone. With alerts the problem can x itself and you won’t need to take any action. With alarms you will need to take some action and information on how to resolve the problem will be provided on the touch screen. An alarm persists to let you know that a problem has not been resolved and you must take action.If your Problem Can’t be ResolvedIf you experience additional problems with any components of the CardioNet Monitoring System, review the problems and solutions listed in the troubleshoot-ing section. If additional assistance is required contact customer support toll free at 1-866-426-4401.Troubleshooting  53Most alerts or alarms have a help screen. If you need more information, press the Help button to access detailed instructions on how to troubleshoot the problem.Troubleshooting Device Problems5. T ROU BL E S HO O T I N G

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