Telemetry Monitoring

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.