Q for those who had a heart monitor

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Registered: 11-10-1999
Q for those who had a heart monitor
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Wed, 02-01-2006 - 10:56pm

i took the heart monitor off this morning, and where the adhesive squares were, its been very itchy!! also, i have brush burn type of scars from where the salt solution circles were.


i put neosporin on the scars and covered those w/ band-aids....but the itching is a pain! anyone have any ways of how to deal with it?


thanks!


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Registered: 03-22-2003
Thu, 02-02-2006 - 12:52am

I'm actually allergic to the adhesive, I have to have special pediatric ones to apply.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 02-02-2006 - 6:02am
I have the same allergy as Sheri Ann. I have had reactions to paper tape & the non-allergic kind. When those monitor stickees are torn off, it takes part of my hide. I usually just wash the areas with soap & water & use Vaseline Intensive Care lotion to keep them moist. You should be right as rain in a couple of days, Kimberly. This is a normal situation for having to wear them for 24 hours. Good luck! Keep in touch. Please share your results. Sending PT's that all is ok! (((hugs))) jan