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DAILY USAGE

If the monitor starts beeping during your monitoring session

2 beeps and 2 blue flashes every 5 seconds

Your monitor battery is low.

RESOLUTION

 

Charge the monitor immediately (

page 18

).

BodyGuardian Mini has not detected good contact with your skin for over 8 hours.

RESOLUTION

 

Revisit the previous steps in this manual to ensure that:

•  The monitor is securely attached to the Strip (

page 7

) or ECG lead set (

page 13

).

•  BodyGuardian Mini is properly placed and securely adhered to your chest (

pages 9-10, 14-15

).

•  If the monitor continues to beep:

Remove the Strip or ECG electrodes, use a new Strip or ECG electrodes, and repeat the setup 

steps beginning on 

page 6

 (Strip) or 

page 12

 (ECG electrodes).

2 beeps and 2 red flashes every 5 seconds

Summary of Contents for BodyGuardian MINI

Page 1: ...Patient Instruction Manual FULLY WATERPROOF Featuring a waterproof monitor safe for showering bathing and submerging in water as deep as 3 feet ...

Page 2: ... ended turn off the monitor by pressing and holding the center button for 12 seconds After 12 seconds the monitor lights will flash followed by a long beep This indicates that the monitor has powered off Any data or information transmitted or received by Preventice after your physician or qualified health care professional has ended your service will not be processed reviewed or analyzed by Preven...

Page 3: ... your symptoms as you feel them Write down your symptoms in your Holter diary Replace Strip or ECG electrodes when they lose adhesiveness Review the Insurance Information p 25 Set up and get started monitoring with BodyGuardian Mini Complete your monitoring prescription Pack up and return BodyGuardian Mini equipment and diary 1 2 3 Finish Monitoring period Start ...

Page 4: ...t quotes 888 747 4760 8 00 a m 4 00 p m CST M F patientbenefitquotes preventice com Patient services 888 500 3522 press 1 1 24 hours a day 7 days a week monitortroubleshooting preventice com Returning your monitor 888 500 3522 press 1 5 7 00 a m 7 00 p m CST M F monitorrecovery preventice com Billing assistance 888 747 4701 8 00 a m 5 00 p m CST M F reimbursementinfo preventice com For the manufac...

Page 5: ...dian Mini monitor Holter diary monitor charging cord Saline wipes included with Strips only 2 wire Your equipment will include either Strips or an ECG lead set with electrodes You will not receive both Follow the instructions for the equipment you receive ECG lead wires ECG electrodes Strips ECG lead set or 1 wire 4 wire or or ...

Page 6: ...o clean the area Dry the area completely Do not apply lotions oils or perfumes Do not use alcohol wipes Do not abrade the skin Preferred vertical This section pages 6 11 includes instructions for using Strips to wear your BodyGuardian Mini monitor If you received an ECG lead set see page 12 Did you receive Strips or an ECG lead set Strip ECG lead set Alternate horizontal Decide which chest placeme...

Page 7: ...l the micro USB connector on the Strip is inserted completely into the monitor Tips This is most easily accomplished on a flat surface like a table To line up the micro USB connector with the port on the monitor you may need to wiggle the monitor slightly to align To ensure a good connection pinch together with thumb and index finger ...

Page 8: ... Slowly peel away backing 2 from the Strip as you press the Strip flat on your chest Press the entire surface of the Strip against the skin to ensure it adheres Apply only to intact clean skin Do not apply over open wounds lesions infected or inflamed areas If you have skin allergies hypersensitivities or experience skin irritation while wearing the monitor consult your doctor to select the most a...

Page 9: ...he top of the Strip just below the jugular notch which is the bone at the base of the neck at the intersection of the collar bone patient right patient left continue Ensure the uppermost arrow on the Strip on your chest is pointing up Once the Strip makes contact with your skin you cannot adjust its position ...

Page 10: ...acement horizontal Place the right side of the Strip near the center of the chest over the sternum patient right patient left Ensure the arrow on the Strip over your left chest near your left arm is pointing up Once the Strip makes contact with your skin you cannot adjust its position ...

Page 11: ...ress and hold the center button on the monitor for 12 seconds After 12 seconds the monitor lights will flash once followed by a long beep This indicates that the monitor has powered off 2 Revisit the previous steps in this manual to ensure that The monitor is securely attached to the Strip page 7 BodyGuardian Mini is properly placed and securely adhered to your chest pages 9 10 3 Power on the moni...

Page 12: ...ion pages 12 15 includes instructions for using an ECG lead set to wear your BodyGuardian Mini monitor If you received Strips see page 6 Did you receive Strips or an ECG lead set Strip ECG lead set If hair is present remove the hair where you will place the monitor and ECG electrodes Use an enclosed saline wipe or soap and water to clean the area Dry the area completely Do not apply lotions oils o...

Page 13: ...ctrodes 1 Slide the BodyGuardian Mini monitor onto the center connector of the lead wires Ensure the connector is inserted completely into the monitor 2 Snap one ECG electrode into each of the leads and one into the center monitor connector connector Poor connection Good connection ...

Page 14: ...ive backing from each of the electrodes then attach them to the following locations for the type of lead set you received with your equipment Attach to your chest Preferred placement patient right patient left Alternate placement patient right patient left 1 wire lead set ...

Page 15: ...tact clean skin Do not apply over open wounds lesions infected or inflamed areas If you have skin allergies hypersensitivities or experience skin irritation while wearing the monitor consult your doctor to select the most appropriate option patient right patient left 2 wire lead set 4 wire lead set ...

Page 16: ... and hold the center button on the monitor for 12 seconds After 12 seconds the monitor lights will flash once followed by a long beep This indicates that the monitor has powered off 2 Revisit the previous steps in this manual to ensure that The monitor and leads are securely attached to the ECG electrodes page 13 BodyGuardian Mini is properly placed and securely adhered to your chest pages 14 15 3...

Page 17: ...he monitor press and release the center button once The monitor makes a single beep on a successful button push Do not hold the button down 2 In your Holter diary write down the symptom date and time 3 Check the symptoms you are feeling 4 Check the activity you were doing at the time you felt the symptom Be sure to include your diary in the box when you return your equipment at the conclusion of y...

Page 18: ...a wall outlet As soon as the monitor is fully charged use a new Strip or new electrodes to re apply BodyGuardian Mini to your chest If you are using Strips see pages 6 11 for instructions If you are using an ECG lead set see pages 12 16 for instructions Do not use your own personal device chargers Only use the charger s provided to charge Preventice devices While charging the blue light on the mon...

Page 19: ...er 8 hours RESOLUTION Revisit the previous steps in this manual to ensure that The monitor is securely attached to the Strip page 7 or ECG lead set page 13 BodyGuardian Mini is properly placed and securely adhered to your chest pages 9 10 14 15 If the monitor continues to beep Remove the Strip or ECG electrodes use a new Strip or ECG electrodes and repeat the setup steps beginning on page 6 Strip ...

Page 20: ...ery 5 sec Poor skin contact Monitor has not detected good contact with skin for over 8 hours Replace electrodes none and every 5 sec Poor skin contact Monitor cannot detect good contact with skin during already established monitoring session If this persists for 30 min or more replace electrodes and every 5 sec Monitor battery low Low monitor battery Charge the monitor p 18 and Monitor powering on...

Page 21: ...mit the potential for skin irritation issues 1 Slowly peel back and roll the adhesive away from your chest continually blotting with water TIP For easiest removal start by peeling back the edge of the Strip furthest from the monitor 2 Remove the monitor from the Strip then charge the monitor 3 Re attach BodyGuardian Mini PLUS to your chest see pages 6 11 ...

Page 22: ...ere to the skin Electrodes are disposable 1 Slowly peel back and roll the adhesive on the back of the electrodes away from your chest 2 Remove the leads from the electrodes 3 Remove the monitor from the center connector then charge the monitor see page 18 4 Re attach BodyGuardian Mini to your chest see pages 12 16 ...

Page 23: ...hen showering or bathing If you will be swimming in water deeper than 3 feet remove both the monitor and the Strip or lead set and electrodes if applicable Air travel BodyGuardian Mini is safe to wear while traveling on aircraft MRI MRI BodyGuardian Mini cannot be worn while undergoing an MRI Remove both the monitor and the Strip or ECG lead set and electrodes if applicable ...

Page 24: ...ip from flap on the shipping box and seal securely The prepaid return label is already affixed to the bottom of the box 3 Drop package off at the shipping carrier listed on the prepaid return label For assistance call Preventice at 888 500 3522 If you have lost or damaged the equipment Preventice will mail you an invoice for the cost of the item If you are returning your equipment to your health c...

Page 25: ...reventice An EOB is not a bill Our goal is to help your physician diagnose your heart condition without delay or concerns about billing We offer patient friendly payment options including a discounted rate at the time of service or a reduced rate when your insurance indicates a large fee payable by you for our services or the physician s services All equipment is the sole property of Preventice Se...

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Page 27: ...y to contact Preventice Services at 888 500 3522 Explanations given to hook up your monitor Amount of time the representative spent with you Knowledge professionalism courtesy of phone representatives Rate the contents of the materials 1 2 3 4 Printed instruction manual included in your box Exceeded expectations Patient name City State Doctor s office hospital My hook up took place at Home Contact...

Page 28: ...limitationanyandallclaimsforlibelorviolationofanyrightofpublicityorprivacy Ihavereadthisreleaseandfullyunderstand itscontents andIreservetherighttorevokethisreleaseuponwrittenrequestto PreventiceSolutions Inc 1717N SamHoustonParkwayWest Suite100Houston Texas77038 Rate your experience using the monitor and accessories 1 2 3 4 Setting up the monitor Wearing and charging the monitor Adherence and com...

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