Zio XT Patch Cardiac Monitoring User Guide
- September 16, 2024
- Zio
Table of Contents
Zio XT Patch Cardiac Monitoring
Plan & position
Enroll the patient.
Online: www.ZioSuite.com
Phone: 1.888.693.2401
Write in Name, Physician, Start Date and Time on cover of Patient Instructions
& Button Press Log.
Determine position:
Patient should stand with arms relaxed at side.
Skin should be free of perspiration.
Determine placement area without removing backing.
Place on flattest part of upper left chest:
- 1 finger width below collarbone, centered over left pectoral muscle
- Edge of the Zio XT Patch next to sternum
- Angle so arrow on top label points upward
- Avoid armpit and breast tissue
Prep skin
Prepare a large area:
Shave area.
Abrade skin, applying pressure for 40 broad strokes—10 times in the direction
of each arrow in 2a & 2b (important for adhesion and ECG signal quality).
Clean skin thoroughly with all alcohol pads. Let dry for 1 minute.
Apply patch
Hold device in the center and remove clear backings. Keep top label on. Do not touch adhesive.
Place Zio XT Patch in the recommended position.
Press firmly across the entire device for 2 minutes (see image 3).
Finish & activate
Peel off the 2 parts of the top label (see image 4a).
Press firmly across the entire device for 2 minutes, working adhesive into the
skin. Emphasize pressing on the dotted areas shown in figure 4b.
Firmly press the ‘Zio’ button and release (see image 4c). The green light will
flash 5 times indicating that the monitoring has started.
Help patient get familiar with the location of the button.
Download & register
Ask your patients to download the MyZio™ symptom tracking app.
Using the Patient Instructions & Button Press Log
Wear up to the prescribed duration
Based on individual wear experiences your actual wear time may be shorter than
prescribed.
Open for Patient Instructions and FAQs
Each time a symptom is felt…
Press the ‘Zio’ button.
Write the symptom in the Button Press Log.
Return the Zio XT Patch On cover, write in “Date Removed.”
See last page for how to remove the Zio XT Patch.
Frequently asked questions
How long am I supposed to wear the Zio XT Patch?
Wear the Zio XT Patch according to your physician prescribed wear time but no
longer than 14 days.
Note: Based on individual wear experiences your actual wear time may be
shorter than prescribed.
Can I shower with the Zio XT Patch on?
Yes, but please avoid showering during the first 24 hours of wearing the Zio
XT Patch. After that, take brief showers with your back facing the shower
head, and keep soaps and lotions away from the Zio XT Patch.
Can I go swimming or sit in a hot tub when the Zio XT Patch is on?
No.
What if I don’t have symptoms?
That’s okay. The Zio XT Patch is designed to capture every beat.
Can I go about my daily activities?
Yes, but activities that cause excessive sweating may cause the patch to
slide, become loose, fall off, or shorten wear time. Especially in the first
24 hours, avoid such activities so that the patch can fully adhere to your
skin.
Will the Zio XT Patch blink or make noise?
If it is working properly, the Zio XT Patch will not flash or make noise.
What if the Zio XT Patch falls off?
Call Customer Care. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How do I return the Zio XT Patch?
Place it (along with the Patient Instructions & Button Press Log) in the
original postage paid box and drop it off at the Post Office, in a USPS (blue)
mailbox or give it to your mail carrier.
WARNINGS
Do not use the Zio XT Patch on patients with known allergic reactions to
adhesives or hydrogels or have a family history of adhesive skin allergies.
Do not use the Zio XT Patch in combination with external cardiac
defibrillators or high frequency surgical equipment.
Do not use the Zio XT Patch near strong magnetic fields or devices such as
MRI.
Do not use the Zio XT Patch on patients with a neurostimulator, as it may
disrupt the quality of ECG data.
Do not use the Zio XT Patch on patients who do not have the competency to wear
the device for the prescribed monitoring period.
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts the sale of this device to or on the
order of a physician.
For Customer Care, Call 1.888.693.2401
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