Zio XT Start Manual

1. Plan & position
Enroll the patient.
Online: www.ZioSuite.com
Phone: . . .
1 888 693 2401
Write in Name, Physician, Start Date
and Time on cover of Patient Instructions
& Button Press Log.
Determine position:
Patient should stand with arms
relaxed at side.
Skin should be free of perspiration.

2. Prep skin

Prepare a large area:
Shave area.
Abrade skin, applying pressure for 40
broad strokes—10 times in the direction

3. Apply patch

Hold device in the center and remove
clear backings. Keep top label on. Do not
touch adhesive.
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.
5. Download & register
Ask your patients to download the
MyZio™ symptom tracking app.
S tart G uide
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
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.
Place Zio XT Patch in the recommended
position.
Press firmly across the entire device for
2 minutes (see image 3).
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.
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2a 2b
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4a
4b
4c