Daily use
As part of having wearable cardiac monitor, like the BodyGuardianTM MINI, there is some key information to know and consider about it’s daily use. This page outline all you need to know about life with a Remote Cardiac Monitor.
On the monitor, press and release the center button once. The monitor makes a single beep on a successful button push. Do not hold the button down.
In your Holter diary, provided with the other BodyGuardian equipment, write down the symptom date and time.
Tick the relevant symptoms you are feeling as well as the activity you were doing at the time.
Be sure to include your diary in the box when you return your equipment at the conclusion of your prescription.
While charging, the blue light on the monitor will blink. Once fully charged, the blue light will remain solidly lit.
Charging time can vary between 2-3 hours depending on initial charge.
As soon as the monitor is fully charged, use a new Strip or new electrodes to re-apply BodyGuardian MINI to your chest. If you need guidance on how to do this refer to the Instructions for Use or go to the Getting started with monitoring page for more information.
Do not use your own personal device chargers. Only use the charger(s) provided to charge the equipment. Normally, the cardiac monitor does not need to be charged by the patient, as it is usually provided already charged.
Two beeps and two red flashes every five seconds means that your BodyGuardian MINI has not detected good contact with your skin for over 8 hours.
To resolve this, revisit the section about placing and adhering BodyGuardian MINI in the Instructions for Use or the on Getting started with monitoring page to ensure that:
- The monitor is securely attached to the Strip or ECG lead set.
- BodyGuardian MINI is properly placed and securely adhered to your chest.
- If the monitor continues to beep – Remove the Strip or ECG electrodes, use a new Strip or ECG electrodes, and repeat the setup steps.
Two beeps and two blue flashes every five seconds means that your BodyGuardian MINI has a low battery and needs to be charged immediatley.
To resolve this, revisit the section above about charging BodyGuardian MINI or refer to the relevant section in the Instructions for Use.
Refer to the Instructions for Use for more detailed information.
The monitor lights are faint. They can best be detected in a dark or dimly lit room.
- Replacing the Strip
- Replacing the Bridge/ECG electrodes
Change the Strip when it no longer adheres to the skin. Strips are disposable.
- Remove the monitor from the Strip, then charge the monitor.
- Slowly peel back and roll the adhesive away from your chest, continually blotting with lukewarm soapy water.
Tip: For easiest removal, start by peeling back the edge of the Strip furthest from the black hub. It is suggested to remove the Strip while showering to limit the potential for skin irritation issues.
3. Use a new Strip to re-attach BodyGuardian MINI to your chest. If you need guidance on how to do this refer to the Instructions for Use or go to the ‘Getting started with monitoring’ page for more information.
Change the ECG electrodes every 3 days OR when they no longer adhere to the skin. Electrodes are disposable.
- Remove the monitor and Bridge from your chest.
- Slowly peel back and roll the adhesive on the back of the electrode away from your chest. Tip: Dampen with water to ease removal from your skin or remove while in the shower.
- Re-attach BodyGuardian MINI to your chest with new electrodes.
Do not rip or tear off the electrodes quickly. Improper removal may cause skin irritation.
To protect signal quality, it's important to not expose the monitor's micro-USB connector directly to water.
Useful guidance on daily use
MRI
BodyGuardian MINI cannot be worn while undergoing an MRI. Remove both the monitor and the Strip (or ECG lead set and electrodes, if applicable).
Air travel
BodyGuardian MINI is safe to wear while traveling on aircraft.
Water resistance
The accessories (Strips and ECG lead set) are waterproof and can safely be submerged in water as deep as 3 feet.
The monitor is waterproof when plugged into a body-worn accessory that does not leave the micro-USB port exposed. The micro-USB port should not be exposed to water.
- You do not need to remove BodyGuardian MINI when showering or bathing.
- If you will be swimming in water deeper than 3 feet, remove the monitor.
- If micro-USB connector on an unattached monitor is exposed to water, open air dry for at least 1 hour before reattaching to a Strip, lead set or charger.
After showering, bathing, swimming while wearing BodyGuardian MINI with a Strip:
- Pat the Strip with a towel to dry it off.
- Press and hold the Strip against your chest to ensure good contact with your skin.
Travel support and information
If you’re planning to travel with your BodyGuardian remote cardiac monitor please inform your doctor and contact the New Horizons support team in advance. They can help answer any questions you may have and ensure you have everything you need for your trip, such as extra batteries or patches for longer stays.
BodyGuardian MINI is safe to wear while travelling on aircraft. You do not need to remove the monitor.
For assistance, refer to the contact section at the bottom of the page.
