Important information about your telemetry box
- Your doctor has ordered you to have a heart monitor applied for a period of time.
- The telemetry box has five leads attached to your chest with electrodes.
- The box will be placed in a clear pouch so that you will be able to mobilize.
- Please do not remove the box without speaking with your nurse first. Your nurse will replace the electrodes daily and after showering.
- Please inform your nurse before you shower so that it can be removed beforehand.
- If the electrodes appear loose, your nurse will replace them.
- The box may be removed for certain tests and procedures.
- Your nurse will also replace the battery routinely.
- Some mobile phones or electronics may interfere with the Wi-Fi signal. Please do not put electronics in direct contact with the box.
- If you have any of the following symptoms: chest pain, chest tightness or discomfort, sweatiness, shortness of breath, dizziness or nausea, please call your nurse immediately.
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