Product Manual

3-10 SEER
®
Light 2040604-012D
Preparing the Patient
Activity Restrictions
 Do NOT tamper with the recorder, electrodes, or lead wires.
 Do NOT take the recorder from the case and do not touch the cable or
switch unnecessarily during Holter ECG checking.
 Do NOT drop or hit the recorder as the Holter recorder is precision
equipment.
 Do NOT use other low frequency medical equipment at the same
time.
 Do NOT push the Stop button.
 Do NOT take a shower or bath, or get the electrodes or recorder wet.
 Do NOT submerge the recorder in water or other liquids, otherwise
you may damage the recorder.
 When wearing the recorder at night, do NOT use an electric blanket.
It may interfere with the recording.
Keeping Track
 Record all diary entries with the date and time.
 Record any physical signs and symptoms. When a symptom is felt,
press the (Start/Event) button, describe it in the diary, and
correlate it with the patient’s activity and position.
 Press the (Start/Event) button for about one second to mark
the beginning of an event. For prolonged events, you can also press
the button to signal the end of an event.
 Record activities throughout the test period. Make notations about
physical activities, rest periods, meals, strong emotional conditions,
and sleep.
Shorter Test
If you perform a test shorter than 24 hours (or 48 hours with SEER Light
Extend recorder), instruct the patient to disconnect the recorder when
the test is complete.
 Make sure the patient understands at what time the recording is
complete.
 Instruct the patient how to remove the lead wires from the electrodes
and how to remove the electrodes.