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Changing Electrodes
Replace electrodes (sticky patches) every five days or
when the adhesive is not firmly attached to the skin.
Check the electrodes daily by pulling gently to verify that
the adhesive is firmly attached to your skin. If an electrode
is not firmly attached you have the option of removing all of
the ECG Electrodes to keep them on the same schedule of
replacement, or you can track the one that fell off
separately and replace each of them as necessary.
To minimize skin irritation during electrode removal, lift the
electrode slowly and gently using the peel tab. Once the
electrodes are removed, disconnect the leadwires from the
electrodes and discard the electrodes. You may want to
remove the electrodes in the shower or by using a wet,
warm wash cloth, If decided to remove the electrodes in
the shower, please remove the leadwires prior to
showering.
Gently clean away excess adhesive or dead skin between
electrode changes using a wet, warm washcloth. Allow
skin to thoroughly dry before applying the new electrodes
to skin near the location of the previous electrodes.
Electrodes can be replaced adjacently, in all four
directions, within 1 inch of the original placement of the
electrode.
If electrodes become dislodged/loose prior to five days,
you have the option of removing all of the ECG Electrodes
to keep them on the same schedule of replacement, or you
can track the one that fell off separately and replace each
of them as necessary.
Minor skin irritation can occur with electrode use. If skin
irritation occurs, do not place the electrodes in the same
location as the irritated skin, instead apply them adjacent
to the original sites to still have an accurate reading.
If irritation worsens or becomes severe, contact LifeWatch
to obtain an alternative type of electrode. If there are
questions regarding treating irritated skin, please contact
your prescribing physician or health or care professional.