Black Stone MOBILE CARDIAC TELEMETRY User manual
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PATIENT
QUICKSTART
GUIDE
MOBILE
CARDIAC
TELEMETRY
As the patient, it is your responsibility
to fulfill the following responsibilities
while using the device in order to
ensure proper detection and analysis
of your heart’s symptoms.
KEEP ELECTRODES
CONNECTED
The device can only record data
when it is properly connected to the
electrodes on your body. The device
will vibrate whenever it detects that
one or more of the electrodes is
disconnected. If too many of the
electrodes are disconnected, the device
will stop recording and prompt you to
reconnect the electrodes.
KEEP THE BATTERY
CHARGED
Once a day, use the charging cable to
charge the device. Recharging 30-60
minutes per day should suce to
ensure that the monitor has enough
charge to not interrupt your study
period.
PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY:
The device should not be used while
swimming, showering, bathing, or
participating in any aquatic activities. In these
situations, disconnect the lead wire from the
electrodes on your body and place the device
in a safe, dry location. Use caution to avoid
inadvertent submersion in water.
Use the arrows to find the
activity that best describes
your activity level.
INDICATING YOUR
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Step 5:
5
CONFIRM EVENT
Press the PLUS sign to confirm event.
UPON STUDY END
Returning your device.
When recording is complete, please put all
equipment, including monitor, lead wires,
charger, and sealed electrodes packs back
in the pre-addressed box. Seal the lid and
return the box via U.P.S.
Attach lead wires to device.
Press and hold the power button
to turn the device
ON.
ELECTRODE
APPLICATION
Step 1:
1
ATTACH LEADS &
TURN ON
Step 2:
2
RECORDING EVENT
SYMPTOMS
Step 4:
4
PRESS PLUS (+)
TO START STUDY
Step 3:
3
THREE
ELECTRODES
Select electrode sites to match the
electrode configuration shown in the
above illustration. Select areas over
bone, avoiding muscle areas and
breast tissue.
Clean electrode sites with alcohol and
use a razor to remove excess hair.
Allow sites to dry before applying
electrodes.
Connect the patient lead wire to the
electrode snap.
Remove the protective backing from
the electrode.
Apply the electrodes to your skin,
pressing the border firmly to ensure
consistent adhesion. Make sure to
match electrodes to the selected
configuration from the figure
previously illustrated.
Press the PLUS sign to mark an event.
The device will automatically record
and send a period of time before and
after the button press and sends it to
Blackstone for analysis.
Avoid duplicated events by ensuring that
you allow a couple minutes between
event markings.
Use the arrows to find the symptom
that best describes what you are
feeling.
Press the PLUS button to start the
study and begin recording. It is best
to log a baseline at this time. Click
the +, then click the right arrow and
choose baseline from the list of
symptoms. Click the right arrow
again to complete this step.
IF YOU FEEL SYMPTOMATIC
INDICATE YOUR EVENT
SYMPTOMS
Press the
Right Arrow
to continue
