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LeadWear® Disposable Questions
How long can a patient wear the same LeadWear® Disposable set?
The LeadWear® Disposable may be used for the entire length of the patients’ stay, following them throughout the entire continuum of care.
Can the LeadWear® Disposable be placed on the patient’s back?
Yes, the LeadWear® Disposable can be positioned on the back of the patient for a more accommodating placement while doing special procedures.
Do the LeadWear® Disposables require special electrodes?
While the LeadWear® Disposable product can be used with many commercially available electrodes, we include 3M Red Dot® electrodes as part of the LeadWear® Disposable system.
How often do the electrodes need to be changed?
The electrodes provided with LeadWear® Disposable products should be replaced every 3-5 days or as needed. Each package of LeadWear® Disposables comes with electrodes which are hypo allergenic and latex free, reducing the risk of any skin irritation. For a longer lasting electrode and better signal quality, be sure to prep the skin by removing the dead skin cells prior to placement. Never prep with alcohol wipes.
Can the patient shower while wearing disposable Leadwear®?
No, the LeadWear® Disposable should be removed for any showers. The LeadWear® Disposable is not designed for complete liquid saturation, but does have a protective layer for standard body fluids and patient bed bathing.
Is the LeadWear® Disposable latex free?
Yes, both the LeadWear® Disposable and electrodes provided are latex free.
What happens during defibrillation?
If a patient wearing the LeadWear® Disposable needs to be defibrillated, just place the quick combo pads or manual paddles under the LeadWear® Disposable. Our product is safe to use and will not interfere if defibrillation is necessary.
Wireless System Questions
What is the range of the LifeSync® Wireless ECG System?
30 to 50 feet depending on the design of the area it is used in.
Are LifeSync® System transceivers waterproof?
No, they are not. We recommend the use of Patient Transceiver Disposable Pouch to protect the electronics from fluid ingress.
Does the Monitor Transceiver battery charge when the power is off?
No, the battery only charges when the Monitor Transceiver is plugged in and turned “on”. Be sure to keep it on at all times for this reason.
How should transceivers be cleaned?
Recommended cleaning solutions are listed within your LifeSync® System User Manual.
How much do the transceivers weigh?
Approximately one pound each.
What happens if you lose the token?
The token ensures secure communication from the Patient Transceiver to the Monitor Transceiver and the ECG tracing cannot be viewed without a token. However, any token may be used to sync a patient transceiver and a monitor transceiver. Replacement tokens may be purchased by contacting Customer Service at 1-866-324-3888 (M-F, 8:30AM – 8:00PM Eastern).
Can the LifeSync® Wireless ECG System be used with all patient monitoring systems?
Yes. The LifeSync® Wireless ECG System is not a patient monitor. The LifeSync® system makes any patient monitoring system wireless.
Do the transceivers store patient’s data?
No, the transceivers do not store patient data; they simply transmit it on a wireless signal using Bluetooth® technology.
How does the LifeSync® Wireless ECG System differ from telemetry systems?
A traditional telemetry system transmits ECG data from the patient telemetry transmitter to the central telemetry/nurse station using fixed antennas installed in the ceiling of the telemetry unit. The LifeSync® Wireless ECG System can create a personal telemetry system based on a Bluetooth® personal area network wherever a patient transceiver and monitor transceiver are synchronized—regardless of location in the facility.
