Cardiac monitoring doesn’t have to come at the cost of patient comfort. Yet many extended wear monitors on the market today use adhesive patches that can’t be removed or relocated during the entire study period, which can lead to skin irritation, rashes, or worse. For patients with sensitive skin or those requiring prolonged monitoring, this can be a deterrent to compliance.
Designed With Sensitive Skin in Mind
Thanks to its adaptive design, the RX-1 Mini has the option of using sensitive skin electrodes, a gentler adhesive alternative that’s great for patients prone to skin irritations. These electrodes can be reapplied daily, allowing the device to be moved to a new location as needed. With greater flexibility, patients can minimize contact pressure on one area of skin and reduce the risk of redness or breakdown over time.
Where Competitor Devices Can Fall Short
Most cardiac monitors on the market do not offer sensitive skin options. Their adhesive patches are designed for continuous wear in a single spot, with removal discouraged until the end of the study. For patients, this creates avoidable discomfort, making it harder to complete a full monitoring cycle without issue or pause.
Unlike many other MCOT devices that must remain fixed in one spot throughout the entire study, the RX-1 Mini allows for repositioning when it’s needed. Patients can adjust their placement, allowing their skin a break without compromising the quality or continuity of monitoring. Because of this feature, the RX-1 Mini home heart monitor enhances comfort, supports skin health, and promotes higher adherence, particularly in long-duration studies.
Better Design, Better Compliance; It’s That Simple
Comfort directly influences compliance; it’s that simple. If a device is irritating, patients are more likely to remove it or avoid wearing it as prescribed. With the RX-1 Mini and its option for sensitive skin electrodes, patients are empowered to complete their monitoring period with minimal discomfort, leading to better data and more reliable outcomes.
Monitoring should adapt to the patient, not the other way around. The RX-1 Mini proves that effective heart monitoring and patient comfort can go hand in hand.
To learn more about the skin-sensitive features of the RX-1 Mini, please contact our team.
