M O B I L E C A R D I A C O U T PAT I E N T T E L E M E T R Y Patient Education Guide CardioNet Ambulatory ECG System and Arrhythmia Detector Manufactured by CardioNet Inc. 1010 Second Ave.
TABLE 1 2 3 OF I N T R O D U C T I O N . . CO N T E N TS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How the CardioNet Service Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Your CardioNet Monitoring Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Your Rights as a Patient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Your Responsibilities as a Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Who to Call with Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 5 6 S E N S O R C A R E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Tips for Changing Electrode Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 How to Change Electrodes and Attach Sensor. . . . . . . . . . 41 Remove Before Showering or Bathing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 How to Change the Sensor AA Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Responding to Monitor Alerts and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 INTRO D U C T IO N In this Chapter: • How the CardioNet Service Works • Your CardioNet Monitoring Supplies • Your Rights as a Patient • Your Responsibilities as a Patient • Who to Call with Questions • In the Case of an Emergency • What to Do When your Monitoring is Over
1. I N T RODUC T ION How the CardioNet Service Works 1 2 Sensor detects and analyses heartbeats When you’re using the CardioNet service, you’ll wear a small, lightweight sensor on your chest. The sensor detects and analyses each heartbeat and sends data to the portable CardioNet monitor. Introduction Monitor transmits events The CardioNet monitor can be tucked away in a pocket or purse.
How the CardioNet Service Works The CardioNet Monitoring Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At the Center, specially trained cardiac technicians analyze your heart rhythms and report results to your physician. Your physician reviews your results Your physician reviews the report, discusses results with you and prescribes or adjusts treatment as needed. Introduction 1.
1. I N T RODUC T ION Your CardioNet Monitoring Supplies The CardioNet Kit The CardioNet Kit contains the supplies you will need while you are on the CardioNet Monitoring Service. If any items are missing or broken, or if you have any questions about how to use them, please call CardioNet at 1-866-426-4401. When service is ended, follow the detailed instructions in What to Do When Your Monitoring is Over located in this chapter and please return the equipment promptly to the CardioNet Monitoring Center.
Your CardioNet Monitoring Supplies Item and Description ELECTRODES Electrodes are disposable sticky pads that snap onto the three colored lead wires on the CardioNet sensor. You remove the backing and stick them to clean, dry, hairless skin. If you need more electrodes call CardioNet at 1-866-426-4401. AA BATTERIES The AA batteries provide power to the CardioNet sensor. The battery must be replaced each day. Please use only CardioNet-supplied AA batteries.
Your Rights as a Patient 1. I N T RODUC T ION 1. You have the right to be treated with dignity, courtesy and respect. 2. You have the right to high quality service. 3. You have the right to excellent training on how to use the CardioNet technology and service. 4. You have the right to receive high-quality service regardless of race, religion, political belief, sex, sexual preference or source of payment. 5.
In the Case of an Emergency In the course of monitoring your heart, CardioNet may detect cardiac events which are potentially life-threatening and were not anticipated by your physician. As directed in the physician notification criteria, if CardioNet detects such an event, CardioNet will attempt to contact you and your physician as soon as possible.
1. I N T RODUC T ION What to Do When your Monitoring is Over When your prescription is over and CardioNet has received data for the number of days your physician has requested, the monitor will be deactivated in the middle of the night. You may hear the monitor beep. If in the morning the screen on your monitor states that your prescription has ended, turn the monitor off and remove the battery in the sensor. Remove the electrodes from your body.
2 G ET T ING STA RT E D In this Chapter: • Connecting from Home • How to Install the CardioNet Base • About the CardioNet Base • How to Activate the CardioNet Sensor • Tips for Wearing the CardioNet Sensor • How to Activate the CardioNet Monitor
Connecting from Home 2 . GE T T I NG STA RT E D This chapter describes the steps you will need to take in order to set up the CardioNet monitoring system and begin monitoring. You may want to ask for assistance from a family member if you are not comfortable doing these steps on your own. The first step you (or a family member) needs to do is to install the base. The instructions on the next few pages will assist you in completing the installation.
How to Install the CardioNet Base The table below will help you gather all the items you will need to install each CardioNet base. All items are located in your CardioNet kit. Items You’ll Need for Base Installation Item and Quantity Picture of Item Kit Location 1 1 1 Place shipper kit image here CardioNet Base Telephone Cord Place shipper kit image here Power Plug Getting Started 11 2 .
