ZIO Patch

Fun

100

What is the button on the patch used for?

The button can be pressed by the wearer when symptoms arise.

200

How long can the ZIO patch be worn?

Up to 14 days.

300

How do Holter devices differ from the ZIO patch?

Holter devices detect for a shorter period of time compared to the ZIO. Holter devices require the use of leads and a battery pack, and the ZIO does not.

400

Name 2 advantages the ZIO patch has over an EKG.

1. Extended monitoring to detect more arrhythmias

2. Does not interfere with ADL's

500

True or False: ZIO patch can be worn in the shower. 

True

Facts

100

What are some advantages of using the ZIO patch for the provider?

There's an app for that! 

Providers can interpret reports, manage their patients, and track their patient's devices from their computer — or with the mobile app.

200

True/False: Heart rhythms are only being recorded when the patient pushes the button. 

False. The recording is continuous, patient's can push the button when they feel irregularities and log their symptoms. 

300

How do the patient's log their symptoms when they occur?

There's an app for that too! Patient's can easily log symptoms in the mobile app, or with the log book provided. 

400

Why is this valuable?

1. It could save the lives of people who suffer from heart-rhythm problems that can cause blackouts, breathlessness, palpitations, stroke, and even sudden death.

2. arrhythmia's often go undiagnosed and its effects can come on without warning.

3. 51% of arrhythmias are not detected in the first 48 hours of monitoring. 

4. all of the above

4. All of the above 

500

True or False: Nurses and doctors can access the data on the patient's ZIO patch if they are admitted into the hospital.  

False. The data is analyzed by ZIO and a report is sent to the physician. Patient's admitted into the hospital will need an EKG to determine abnormalities even while wearing the ZIO patch.