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R.Test Evolution 4 - Self Fit Instructions

The R.Test Evolution 4 device is an ambulatory ECG monitoring system, designed to detect and capture cardiac arrhythmia.

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Your clinician has referred you for cardiac monitoring, please follow the steps below to start the procedure, wearing the device for the duration stated on your referral.

Included in your pack

Your R.Test Evolution pack includes the following items -

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  • A paper copy of the patient fitting guide.

  • ​The R.Test ECG monitor, with the patient cable and necklace attached. 

  • AMBU Blu Sensor VLC electrodes*.  

  • Skin preparation wipes.

  • Novacor Zinc Air Batteries, already in the monitor. 

  • Return addressed, pre-paid envelope.

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*Changed at 3-4 day intervals, enough electrodes will be supplied to last the duration of your procedure.

Please ensure that all items are included in your pack before starting your procedure.

 

If anything is missing, please contact a member of the team via our dedicated helpdesk - support@novacor.co.uk 

Preparing your skin

  • Please ensure your torso is clean, dry and free of any lotions or beauty products.

  • Locate the electrode sites, one on the sternum and one on your ribcage.

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  • If required, please remove any body hair from the electrode sites.

  • Using the skin prep wipe(s) provided, further clean the two electrode sites, then dry the areas thoroughly with a paper towel or tissue.​

Applying the electrodes

  • Remove 2 x electrodes from their sealed foil packet.

  • Remove the cover from the back of each electrode and place the device’s electrode on your sternum, with the connector pointing towards your chin. The second electrode, attached to the ECG cable should then be applied to your ribcage, with the connector facing your sternum.

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Please take care not to apply pressure on the center of the electrode during application.

Fitting the monitor

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the device, which will reveal 2 x pre-inserted batteries.

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  • Pull the blue tabs off of each battery, then replace the battery cover and wait for the tones to finish before moving onto the next step.

  • Place the supportive necklace over your head, then connect the device and ECG cable to the electrode’s snap connectors.

  • Press the center key of the R.Test (the largest of the 3 buttons on the face of the monitor)

  • The monitor will then start to emit an audible signal, with the series of tones lasting around 20 seconds.

  • After this period the monitor’s tones will change to a synchronised beep in line with your ECG.

  • Press the center key of the R.Test one last time, stopping the audible tones and starting the procedure.

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The device is now continuously monitoring your ECG signals.

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