iRhythm Zio XT Start Manual

1 PLAN & POSITION
Enroll the patient.
• Online: www.zioreports.com
Write in Patient ID Number and Initials, Physician, Start Date & Time
on cover of Patient Instructions & Button Press Log.
Determine position:
• Patient should stand with arms relaxed by their sides.
• Skin should be free of perspiration.
• Determine placement area without removing backing.
• Place on flattest part of upper left chest:
— 1 finger width below collarbone, centered over left
pectoral muscle
— Edge of the Zio XT Patch next to sternum
— Angle so arrow on top label points upward
— Avoid armpit and breast tissue
2
PREP SKIN
Prepare a large area:
• SHAVE
area.
• ABRADE skin, applying pressure for 40 broad strokes—
10 times in the direction of each arrow in 2a & 2b
(important for adhesion and ECG signal quality).
• CLEAN skin thoroughly with all alcohol pads. Let dry for 1 minute.
3
APPLY PATCH
• Hold device in the center and remove clear backings.
Keep top label on. Do not touch adhesive.
• Place Zio XT Patch in the recommended position.
• Press firmly across the entire device for 2 minutes (see image 3).
4 FINISH & ACTIVATE
• Peel off the 2 parts of the top label (see image 4a).
• Press firmly across the entire device for 2 minutes, working
adhesive into the skin. Emphasize pressing on the dotted areas
shown in figure 4b.
• Firmly press the 'Zio' button and release (see image 4c). The green
light will flash 5 times indicating that the monitoring has started.
• Help patient get familiar with the location of the button.
START GUIDE
4a
4b
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2a 2b
3
4c