Have all items needed to start the service close by
Prepare the skin
1. Using scissors, remove any excess hair in the areas where the electrodes
are to be placed - see diagram below.
2. Wash the skin of the electrode sites on your chest and abdomen with
warm water and mild soap. Thoroughly rinse away any soap residue with
clean water.
3. Make sure skin is completely dry before proceeding.
Avoid the use of lotions, creams, or alcohol wipes at the electrode sites prior
to and during the use of electrodes to prevent skin irritation.
PART A: Electrode Application and Service Initiation
1
1
6
• Electrodes
• Sensor
• Monitor
The circle outside of each electrode indicates you may move each
electrode by one inch above, down, left or right of the default position.
Left Side
Right Side
Black
Electrode
Red
Electrode
Green
Electrode
White
Electrode
Middle of
armpit
Patients with known sensitivity to adhesives, nickel, metal, and/or have
sensitive skin, contact the LifeWatch Client Care Center at
0850.433.25.88
and you will be sent new electrodes.
2
PART C: Electrode Replacement and Device Return
1
Peel electrodes from your skin and discard
• To minimize skin irritation during electrode removal, slowly and gently
lift the electrode by using the peel tab.
Note:
You may remove the electrodes in the shower by using a wet, warm
washcloth. If you remove the electrodes in the shower, please remove lead
wires beforehand.
2
Clean your skin
• Gently clean away excess adhesive or dead skin between electrode
changes using a wet, warm washcloth.
• Allow skin to thoroughly dry.
How to Return MCT 3L Box to LifeWatch at End of Service
1. Place ALL MCT 3L components into the original box.
2. Place the entire box into the provided envelope.
3.
Drop off envelope for its return to LifeWatch.
When to replace electrodes
Electrodes need to be replaced every 5th day, or earlier if an electrode
is loose. If an electrode is loose, you have the option to replace all of the
electrodes at that time, or replace each of them as necessary.
• Disconnect lead wires from the electrodes and discard the electrodes.
Minor skin irritation can occur. If irritation worsens or becomes severe,
contact LifeWatch at
0850.433.25.88
to obtain an alternate type of electrode.
Contact your physician in regards to treating irritation and to consult about
replacing the electrode to a location on non-irritated skin.
3
Apply new electrodes
• Follow steps 2 through 4 in
Part A: Electrode Placement and
Service Initiation
(pgs. 1-2)
Note:
Physiological conditions may affect the Monitor from detecting
electrode connectivity, i.e. very dry or oily skin or immediately after attaching
the electrodes. If the condition persists, contact the Client Care Center at
0850.433.25.88
