Bittium HolterPlus OmegaSnap Patient Instructions For Use

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  • Page 1 HolterPlus™ Patient Instructions OmegaSnap™ Electrode Recording...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Viewing the battery level or network status ..........33 After the Recording ..................34 Troubleshooting ..................35 Troubleshooting information via mobile device instructions ...... 35 Recorder ..................... 36 6.2.1 Recorder does not start, why? ..............36 6.2.2 No signal ....................36 HolterPlus 2 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 3 Mobile device ..................... 36 6.3.1 Battery does not get charged ..............36 6.3.2 Battery drains fast ..................37 6.3.3 Mobile device does not start ..............37 6.3.4 Mobile device does not respond ...............37 HolterPlus 3 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 4: Delivery Contents

    1 DELIVERY CONTENTS Bittium HolterPlus™ carry case contains the following items: • Bittium Faros™ ECG recorder o USB cable for charging the recorder • Bittium MedicalSuite™ mobile device o Desktop stand for mobile device • Dual port USB charger • OmegaSnap™ adapter •...
  • Page 5: Starting The Mobile Device

    Start the mobile device before attaching the recorder and the OmegaSnap elec- trode. 1. Press the power button. 2. Wait for the mobile device to start. 3. Following screen will open: 4. Attach the recorder next. HolterPlus 5 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 6: Starting The Recording

    OmegaSnap electrode causes adverse reactions such as skin irritation or rash. 1. Check first that you have all the things you need: 2. If necessary, shave and remove the hairs from the area shown. Do not use lotions. HolterPlus 6 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 7 3. Clean and dry the area following your health professional’s instructions. 4. Remove the plastic liner (marked I) of the electrode. Do not touch the adhe- sive surface with fingers. HolterPlus 7 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 8 5. Place the top of the electrode two fingers’ width below the suprasternal notch. 6. One at a time, remove the liners (marked II) to the sides while making sure the electrode attaches to the skin. HolterPlus 8 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 9 7. Press on the sides to fasten it properly. 8. Connect the recorder to the adapter. HolterPlus 9 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 10 9. Attach the adapter to the electrode. Press the adapter against the electrode to make sure the snap fasteners are connected. Make sure that the adapter is correctly placed. HolterPlus 10 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 11 Press the recorder button. The heart indicator will be blinking. All done! Wait for the recording to begin. You will see this screen once the recording is ongoing. HolterPlus 11 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 12 HolterPlus 12 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 13: During The Recording

    • Symptoms, for adding symptoms either by selecting a symptom or describing a symptom yourself • Activity, for marking times of physical activity • Sleep, for marking times of sleep • Diary entries, for viewing diary history HolterPlus 13 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 14: Adding Symptoms

    To add a symptom, tap the Symptoms button. Following screen is shown: 1. Select your symptom from the list by tapping it. For other type of symptom, tap Other. 2. Enter the date and time when the symptom occurred. HolterPlus 14 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 15 3. Tap Next. Symptom is now added. In case you want to add a symptom other than those listed, tap Other. HolterPlus 15 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 16: Adding Activity Time

    4.1.2 Adding activity time To add activity time, tap the Activity button. Activity can be any physical exercise like walking, for example. 1. If you are starting the activity, tap the Start activity button. HolterPlus 16 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 17 2. When finishing the activity, tap the Tap here to stop button on the main view or go to Diary -> Activity and tap Finish activity. HolterPlus 17 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 18 3. Confirm or adjust the activity time. 4. Write an optional comment. HolterPlus 18 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 19 2. Write an optional comment. 3. Tap the Save button. A confirmation dialog opens asking you to confirm the information you have entered. 4. Tap OK button. Diary entry is automatically created. HolterPlus 19 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 20: Marking Sleep & Wake Up Time

    1. If you are going to sleep, tap Go to bed. 2. When you wake up, tap the Tap here to stop button on the main view or go to Diary and tap Wake up. HolterPlus 20 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 21 3. Enter the end time. 4. Write an optional comment. HolterPlus 21 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 22 6. Tap OK button. Diary entry is automatically created. Alternatively, you can enter the sleep time in the past afterwards via Diary -> Sleep and tapping the Add sleep time button. HolterPlus 22 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 23: Viewing Diary History

    Remember to keep the mobile device with you when leaving home in order to be able to make Diary entries, if necessary. If you are going for a longer time remem- ber to take also the desktop stand with you. HolterPlus 23 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 24: Having A Shower

    When the recorder battery level is extremely low the recorder will start emit- ting an alert sound. To charge the recorder, follow the steps below. 1. Detach the adapter from the electrode. HolterPlus 24 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 25 2. Remove the recorder from the adapter. 3. Plug in the charger. HolterPlus 25 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 26 4. Press the recorder button. 5. Wait until mobile device indicates “recorder fully charged”. The charging takes approximately two (2) hours. Charging progress is shown on the mo- bile device screen. HolterPlus 26 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 27 To attach the recorder after charging follow the steps below. 6. Attach the recorder to adapter. 7. Attach the adapter to the electrode. Press the adapter against the electrode to make sure the snap fasteners are connected. HolterPlus 27 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 28 8. Make sure that the adapter is correctly placed. 9. Press the recorder button. Recording will continue automatically. HolterPlus 28 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 29: Charging The Mobile Device

    The mobile device will notify you when to charge it. 1. Set the mobile device to the desktop stand. Battery icon appears as half full. Mobile device is charged when the battery symbol is full on the device display. HolterPlus 29 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 30: Replacing The Omegasnap Electrode

    If mobile device shows a ‘No signal’ warning: Check that the OmegaSnap adapter is correctly connected and that the electrode is properly attached and that the re- corder light is blinking. Press recorder button. HolterPlus 30 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 31 OmegaSnap recording HolterPlus 31 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 32: Viewing The Mobile Device Instructions

    The instructions can be accessed by tapping the icon at the top of mobile device screen. Available information includes instructions for attaching the recorder, replacing the electrodes, charging the recorder/mobile device as well as troubleshooting in- structions. See 6.1. HolterPlus 32 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 33: Viewing The Battery Level Or Network Status

    4.9 Viewing the battery level or network status The mobile device and recorder battery levels as well as the cellular connection or Wi-Fi status can be checked by tapping the icons on the top left-hand corner of the screen. HolterPlus 33 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 34: After The Recording

    1. Detach the recorder. 2. Detach the OmegaSnap electrode and discard it. 3. Return the carry case together with the devices to the clinic. If the clinic has provided you with instructions, follow them. HolterPlus 34 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    You can access this Troubleshooting section by tapping the icon at the top of mobile device screen. Scroll down the list using the arrow button and tap Troubleshooting. Following view will open. HolterPlus 35 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 36: Recorder

    6.3 Mobile device 6.3.1 Battery does not get charged Inspect the desktop stand for any visual damage. If there is damage do not use it! Try changing the desktop stand to another one. HolterPlus 36 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 37 Try replacing the mobile device. 6.3.4 Mobile device does not respond Try waking up the mobile device by pressing the button. If this does not help, try switching the power off and then on again. HolterPlus 37 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...
  • Page 38 Published by: Bittium Biosignals Ltd. Ritaharjuntie 1 90590 Oulu Finland Phone: +358 40 344 2000 www.bittium.com 5800648A02 HolterPlus 38 (38) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2021...

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