3M Red Dot Electrodes User Manual

3M
™
Red Dot
™
Electrodes
Application Instructions
CLEAN THE SKIN
Application sites must be clean, dry, and free of any body
lotions. Electrode sites should be cleaned with soap and
water. Cleaning with isopropyl alcohol should be avoided
or limited to situations in which electrode adhesion is an
issue (excessively oily or lotion covered skin). If alcohol is
used, allow it to dry prior to skin abrasion.
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PREPARE THE SKIN
Excessive hair at the placement site should be removed by
clipping. Abrade the skin by making an “X” on the skin
with the abrader. Use the abrader pad on the back of the
electrode (blue strip or disc) or 3M™ Red Dot™ Trace Prep.
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APPLY THE ELECTRODE
Avoid pressing on the stud when electrode is on the
patient. To bypass this, connect the snap style leadwire
to the electrode prior to placing on the patient. Firmly
rub your nger around the outside of the front label
to activate the pressure sensitive adhesive to improve
electrode adhesion.
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3M Red Dot Electrodes Specifications

General

Latex-Free	Yes
Sterility	Non-sterile
Backing Material	Foam
Electrode Size	Various sizes available (depending on model)
Connector Type	Snap connector
Conductive Element	Ag/AgCl
Shelf Life	2 years
Compatibility	ECG monitors

Summary

3M™ Red Dot™ Electrodes Application Instructions

CLEAN THE SKIN

Ensure application sites are clean, dry, and free of lotions. Use soap and water for cleaning.

PREPARE THE SKIN

Clip excessive hair. Abrade skin by making an 'X' with the provided abrader.

APPLY THE ELECTRODE

Connect leadwire before placement. Rub electrode edge to activate adhesive for better adhesion.

3M™ Red Dot™ Electrodes Removal Instructions

REMOVE

Loosen one side of the electrode. Gently pull it back over itself in the direction of hair growth.