Cardiac Event Monitoring - Patient Information

What to Expect

• Not to expose the lead wire and event recorder to water.
• Remove the lead wires and recorder while showering, the electrodes may stay on, replace the electrodes every other day.

Preparing for the Hookup

• Do not apply any lotions, body creams and oils to the chest area where electrodes will be placed.
• Wear a loose fitting shirt for easy hookup.

Hookup Procedure

• Electrodes are placed on the patients chest, with the wires connecting to a small recorder.
• If your skin becomes irritated, or you have a latex allergy, make sure to alert your physician to request hypoallergenic patches.
• Patient is given enough testing supplies during their monitoring period.
• ECG is transmitted trans-telephonically to head office for analysis and interpretation of recordings.

After Your Procedure

• Several options to return your monitor; a UPS envelope is provided by the company for direct delivery, the patient may drop off at doctors office or company, the staff can pick up the monitor from the patients home or the patient may return to the company's home office.
• You and your doctor will then determine the appropriate decisions to make as a follow-up based upon your results.

What Does the Telemetry Monitoring Center Do?

• Our highly qualified technicians triage all ECG recordings to provide prompt preparations of reports to eliminate any delay for patient treatment. Our center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your assistance.