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When sensor and pat ch assem bly is
securely posit ioned, press DONE t o verify
placem ent on I C4- L.
When t he adhesive of t he pat ch has been
adhered t o t he pat ient , t he Sensor and
pat ch should not be m oved.
I nst ruct pat ient t o relax t horax by belly
breat hing and generally relaxing m uscles:
Relaxing while doing a CADScor
®
recording
will increase t he chances of a successful
recording and subsequent CAD- scoring.
Find a suit able generally relaxing supine
posit ion, placing arm s along t he body and
rest ing t he head against t he m at t ress.
Offer a pillow for increased com fort or
elevat ed headrest .
Ask and ensure pat ient is com fort able and
rest ing wit hout significant m uscle t onus.
Observe at least 5 m inut es pat ient rest t o
ensure hem odynam ic balance before doing
CAD- scoring and blood pressure readings.
