Novacor R.TEST Evolution 3 Patient Manual

Introduction
The R.Test ECG recorder is a light, comfort-
able and unobtrusive heart monitor designed
for use during normal daily routines. It can be
worn for just a few hours or for up to several
weeks at a time.
This guide has been produced to answer the
most common questions that patients have
whilst wearing the R.Test ECG recorder.
Your Doctor will have chosen the best way for
you to wear the R.Test ECG recorder depend-
ing upon your individual circumstances.
You should wear the R.Test ECG Recorder for
as long as possible during each day and night as
instructed by your doctor. You must remove
the R.Test ECG Recorder when washing, bath-
ing or having a shower.
DO NOT ALLOW THE R.TEST RECORDER
TO GET WET!

Bathing

When you want to wash or take a bath or
shower, remove the recorder and the cable as
one unit, by unfastening it from each of the two
adhesive electrodes.
Do not detach the cable from the recorder.
Place the recorder and its cable safely on a flat
dry surface until you are ready to continue
wearing it.
Re-Connecting the
Recorder
When you have finished bathing, ensure that the
skin is clean and dry. If necessary, replace the
two adhesive electrodes. Do not use talc or
moisturisers where the electrodes are sited and
please avoid the use of perfumes or aftershaves
as this can affect the plastic coatings of the
device and it's accessories.
Taking care not to press any of the buttons ,
snap the recorder and its cable onto each of the
adhesive electrodes
When connected to the adhesive electrodes the
recorder will begin monitoring your heart again

If You Feel Symptoms

If you feel any symptoms such as chest pain,
dizzyness or palpitations while wearing the de-
vice you can make a special recording by press-
ing the button in the centre of the R.Test ECG
recorder.
To make a symptomatic recording press the
centre button once. You may or may not hear a
short beep when you press the button and two
short beeps several seconds or minutes later.
If possible, you should write down the time and
date of your symptoms, what you felt and what
you were doing at the time when you
them. This information can be useful to the doc-
tor and should be given to him when you return
the monitor.
Disclaimer
This Information sheet is provided by Novacor UK Ltd. Authorised
distributor for Novacor products and accessories in the UK. This
information sheet is intended for use as a patients guide only. It is
intended to support the information given to patients by authorised
and trained clinical staff only. Novacor UK Ltd accepts no responsi-
bility for errors or omissions. This guide is subject to change without
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