■ Pay attention to the maximum operating period of used single-use electrodes
and inform your patient about the period and the affixing of new electrodes.
■ Only use single-use electrodes which are appropriate for the skin type of your
patient.
2.6 Important Notes for the Patient
■ Please comply with the instructions of your physician.
■ Stay calm during the reading until the process is finished.
■ The ECG Recorder Beam
®
comes with a cable recognition. Wait for a short
audible signal on plugging in the cable, only then is the cable correctly
plugged in. For the correct positioning you can find a red dot on the plug
and on the case, which belong together. Handle the connection with care -
the plug should slide without too much pressure into the port.
■ In the normal operating mode the ECG Recorder flashes green every 2
Seconds. If an error occurs the recorder will issue audible signals.
The following errors can be remedied by you, if this was discussed
previously with the physician:
• The Recorder flashes red every 2 seconds:
The battery is flat – replace the battery.
• The Recorder flashes red twice every 5 seconds:
One electrode has insufficient contact – check the positioning of the
electrode as shown by the physician.
The following errors can only be remedied with the assistance of the phy-
sician:
• The recorder flashes red three times every 6 seconds:
The recording memory is full – Contact your physician for further
instructions.
• The recorder flashes red without interruption:
Remove the device and contact your physician for further instructions.
Warnings:
■ The ECG recorder Beam
®
should not come in contact with any fluids. Do
not wear the device when taking a shower or bath!
If water should penetrate the device it can not be used anymore. Please
remove the battery immediately.
■ If skin irritations, rashes, or itching occurs in the area of the electrodes
please remove the electrodes and inform your physician.
■ Inform your physician if the device does not flash green every 2 seconds.
Please find a template copy for the patient in the attachment!