Bittium HolterPlus Patient Instructions For Use

1 channel recording using, 3 electrodes
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Patient Instructions
1 Channel Recording Using
3 Electrodes

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  • Page 1 HolterPlus™ Patient Instructions 1 Channel Recording Using 3 Electrodes...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch Table of Contents Delivery Contents ..................4 Starting the Mobile Device ................5 Starting the Recording .................. 6 Instructions for 1 channel recording ............. 6 During the Recording .................. 11 Making Diary entries ................... 11 4.1.1 Adding symptoms ..................12 4.1.2 Adding activity time .................
  • Page 3 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch Mobile device ..................... 33 6.3.1 Battery does not get charged ..............33 6.3.2 Battery drains fast ..................34 6.3.3 Mobile device does not start ..............34 6.3.4 Mobile device does not respond .............. 34 HolterPlus 3 (35) Patient Instructions ©...
  • Page 4: Delivery Contents

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 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 •...
  • Page 5: Starting The Mobile Device

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 2 STARTING THE MOBILE DEVICE Start the mobile device before attaching the recorder and the electrodes. 1. Press the power button. 2. Wait for the mobile device to start. 3. Following screen will open: 4. Attach the recorder next.
  • Page 6: Starting The Recording

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 3 STARTING THE RECORDING 3.1 Instructions for 1 channel recording This tutorial will give you step-by-step instructions to set up the recording. 1. Check first that you have all the things you need: 2. If necessary, shave and remove any hair from the areas shown. Do not use lotions.
  • Page 7 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 3. Clean these areas with the cleaning wipes. 4. Peel off electrode sticker. 5. When placing the electrode, press all around the sides to attach it properly. 6. Place the electrodes in the areas shown. HolterPlus...
  • Page 8 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 7. Attach recorder to the cable set. 8. Press the Recorder button. A light will blink. HolterPlus 8 (35) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2020...
  • Page 9 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 9. Attach recorder lead first to the electrode shown. Connect the yellow connector to the electrode shown. Connect the green connector to the remaining electrode. HolterPlus 9 (35) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2020...
  • Page 10 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch Leads are now in place. All done! Wait for the recording to begin. You will see this screen once the recording is ongoing. HolterPlus 10 (35) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2020...
  • Page 11: During The Recording

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 4 DURING THE RECORDING 4.1 Making Diary entries During the recording you should enter diary markings by tapping the Diary button. These are important for the doctor when he/she analyzes your recording data. Note that diary entries cannot be deleted, so in case of a wrong entry you can cre- ate a new one.
  • Page 12: Adding Symptoms

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 4.1.1 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.
  • Page 13 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch Current time is shown by default, but you can change the date and time by tap- ping on the date and time to match the start of the symptom. 3. Tap Next. Symptom is now added.
  • Page 14: Adding Activity Time

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch Write what your symptom was and tap Save. Enter then the time and date when the symptom occurred. 4.1.2 Adding activity time To add activity time, tap the Activity button. Activity can be any physical exercise like walking, for example.
  • Page 15 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 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 15 (35) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2020...
  • Page 16 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 3. Confirm or adjust the activity time. 4. Write an optional comment. HolterPlus 16 (35) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2020...
  • Page 17 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 5. Tap the Save button. A confirmation dialog opens asking you to confirm the information you have entered. 6. Tap OK button. Diary entry is automatically created. Alternatively, you can enter the activity time in the past afterwards by tapping Di- ary ->...
  • Page 18: Marking Sleep & Wake Up Time

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 4.1.3 Marking sleep & wake up time To add sleep and wake up time tap the Sleep button. 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.
  • Page 19 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 3. Enter the end time. 4. Write an optional comment. HolterPlus 19 (35) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2020...
  • Page 20 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 5. Tap the Save button. A confirmation dialog opens asking you to confirm the information you have entered. 6. Tap OK button. Diary entry is automatically created. Alternatively, you can enter the sleep time in the past afterwards via Diary ->...
  • Page 21: Viewing Diary History

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 1. Enter the start date as well as the start and end times. 2. Write an optional comment. 3. Tap the Save button. A confirmation dialog opens asking you to confirm the information you have entered.
  • Page 22: Going Out

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch You can use the Up and Down buttons to scroll the list. Tap Back button to return to previous screen. 4.2 Going out Remember to keep the mobile device with you when leaving home in order to be able to make Diary entries, if necessary.
  • Page 23 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch To charge the recorder, follow the steps below. 1. Remove recorder from the electrode. 2. Plug in the charger. HolterPlus 23 (35) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2020...
  • Page 24 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 3. Press the recorder button. 4. 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 24 (35) Patient Instructions...
  • Page 25 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch To attach the recorder after charging follow the steps below. 5. Attach the recorder back to the cable set. HolterPlus 25 (35) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2020...
  • Page 26: Charging The Mobile Device

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 6. Press the recorder button. Recording will continue automatically. 4.5 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.
  • Page 27: Checking The Electrodes And The Cabling

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch Mobile device is charged when the battery symbol is full on the device display. 4.6 Checking the electrodes and the cabling If mobile device shows a ‘No signal’ warning: Check that the electrodes and cables are properly attached and that the recorder light is blinking. Make sure the re- corder is connected properly and press recorder button.
  • Page 28: Replacing Electrodes

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 1 channel recording 4.6.1 Replacing electrodes Mobile device will let you know when to replace the electrodes. Follow the on- screen instructions. In case an electrode becomes loose or is not properly attached it needs to be re- placed.
  • Page 29: Viewing The Mobile Device Instructions

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 4.7 Viewing the mobile device instructions The mobile device includes also instructions to assist in the daily activities during a recording. The instructions can be accessed by tapping the icon at the top of mobile device screen.
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  • Page 31: After The Recording

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 5 AFTER THE RECORDING When the recording is ended you will get a notification on the mobile device. Fol- low the instructions from mobile device to complete the recording. After the recording has been completed follow the steps below.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 Troubleshooting information via mobile device instructions Mobile device has a troubleshooting section under Instructions that provides help for some common events that may occur during the recording. You can access this Troubleshooting section by tapping the icon at the top of mobile device screen.
  • Page 33: Recorder

    HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch Here you can view instructions in case you have any charging-related problems, for example. You can access the detailed information by tapping ‘Tap here for in- structions’. Follow then the on-screen instructions. 6.2 Recorder 6.2.1 Recorder does not start, why? Most likely the battery is empty.
  • Page 34 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch Battery may be completely drained. In this case allow a few hours of charging and then try switching the mobile device on. If the above does not help, ask to replace the mobile device. 6.3.2 Battery drains fast Keep the mobile device on the desktop stand to charge it continuously.
  • Page 35 HolterPlus Patient instructions 1ch Published by: Bittium Biosignals Ltd. Pioneerinkatu 6 70800 Kuopio Finland Phone: +358 40 344 2000 www.bittium.com 5800604A03 HolterPlus 35 (35) Patient Instructions © Bittium 2020...

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