Qardio QardioCore User manual

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QC Patient Instructions –iPhone 1.0
1: Fitting QardioCore
If your doctor has prescribed you to wear QardioCore for 24 hours, keep wearing it at all times and do not get it wet.
ll need to remove the device for one hour
1a.
Wrap the strap around chest and
connect it.
Please note:
1b.
Ensure the strap is tight enough and all
the electrodes are touching the skin, but
not too tight to be uncomfortable.
1c.
Place QardioCore below the sternum.
Adjust the length of the strap so you are
able to comfortably fit two fingers
underneath.
Comfort for female
•The area around the chest should be clean, with no blemishes or other types of
skin irritations on your chest.
•When you connect the strap to the left side (or right side in upside down mode) of
QardioCore you will see a green light blink once to indicate that QardioCore has
switched on.
patients
We recommend that female patients
wear the QardioCore upside down
and below the sternum.
2: Connecting QardioCore and iPhone 3: How to report a symptom
2a.
If QardioCore bar is showing
yellow, please reposition your
QardioCore.
2b.
If QardioCore bar is showing
red, please connect your strap
properly.
2c.
If QardioCore is connected a
green dot will appear with
“Connected” on the left side.
Reporting your symptoms is easy and will assist your doctor.
Open the Qardio app and tap the green button “Tap here to
add a note” each time a symptom is felt - such as palpitations,
chest pain etc.
Select from the list of common symptoms or enter a custom symptom
description.
Patient Instructions –iPhone
Ambulatory ECG monitor
If your doctor has prescribed you to wear QardioCore for more than 24 hours, you wi
each day to recharge the battery.

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QC Patient Instructions –iPhone 1.0
5: Charging QardioCore andiPhone
Recharge the QardioCore monitor for 1 hour each day with the phone
within Bluetooth range. You might want to do this when you take it off
to shower.
A blinking green light every two seconds indicates QardioCore is
charging. A solid green light indicates QardioCore is fully charged.
Ensure that QardioCore and the
iPhone are both 100% charged
in the morning.
4: Frequently asked questions
Can I wear QardioCore during my normal activities?
Yes. You may wear and use QardioCore during exercise and
during your daily routine. Do not expose QardioCore to
temperatures above 104F / 40C.
Do I need to wear the monitor in bed?
Yes. The monitor should be worn continuously throughout the
monitoring period.
When will I be given the results?
Your ECG data is sent to your phone which records and sends
the information to your doctor remotely. Your doctor will
contact you with the results.
What should I wear with QardioCore?
You should wear your normal clothes. For women, we
recommend wearing QardioCore upside down and ensure that
the device is worn below the bra line.
Can I take a shower/bath?
We do not recommend that the QardioCore is worn in the
shower or bath. Please remove the QardioCore for shower /
bath and use this time to recharge the device.
What if I have problems with my device?
Please contact Qardio support.
5: Warnings
Do not use in combination with external cardiac defibrillator or
high frequency surgical equipment or near strong magnetic
fields or devices such as MRI.
Do not use in case of known skin allergies to any of the
materials indicated in the “List of Patient Contacting Material”
on the user manual.
Do not drop QardioCore or apply strong shocks and vibrations
to QardioCore, as this may result in damage to the device.
QARDIOCORE SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. IN
CASE OF EMERGENCY, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Clean the QardioCore with a disinfectant wipe (up to 60% alcohol).
Cleaning products and abrasive materials should NOT be used on your QardioCore. Compressed air
and external heat like hair dryers can cause damage.
4: Cleaning QardioCore
Patient Instructions –iPhone
Ambulatory ECG monitor