Zii Patch
- The Zio Patch is a new piece of medical equipment, made by iRhythm Technologies Inc. Based in San Francisco, USA. The Zio Patch has been created to monitor your heart rhythm for 2 weeks. The patch simply sticks to the your chest, over your heart, and can be easily peeled off once you’ve finished using it.
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What is the Zio Patch?
The Zio Patch is a new piece of medical equipment, made by iRhythm Technologies Inc. based in San Francisco, USA. The Zio Patch has been created to monitor your heart rhythm for 2 weeks. The patch simply sticks to the your chest, over your heart, and can be easily peeled off once you’ve finished using it. People who have worn the patches have found them discrete and comfortable to wear. They are water-resistant so can be worn in the shower or bath, although swimming should be avoided. All the heart rhythm information from the patch is analysed by iRhythm’s computer systems and a full report is sent back to your GP. The Zio Patch has already been put through thorough testing in America and the UK. It has been approved by the USA Food and Drug Administration Department and awarded a CE mark in Europe for diagnosing atrial fibrillation.
Why doesn’t everyone wear a patch?
ZIO Patch at night or change the ZIO Patch or charge the battery. The ZIO Patch will keep recording as long as it remains attached. 1 Barrett, P., Komatireddy, R., Haaser, S. Comparison of 24 Hour Holter Monitoring Versus 14 Day Novel Adhesive Patch Electrocardiographic Monitoring. American Journal of Medicine. 2014;127: 95.e11-95.e17.
The AMALFI study has been designed to see if using the Zio Patch, will increase the number of people detected early with atrial fibrillation and therefore to bring down their risk of having a stroke. To do this we hope to recruit around 2,500 people, half of whom will be asked to wear a patch and half of whom won’t need to. The reason for this approach is because we need to compare different treatments to find out which one is best for patients, so we divide participants into groups and give each group a different treatment. The groups are then compared to see if one treatment is better. In AMALFI, we will count how many people are diagnosed with atrial fibrillation over the next 5 years and analyse if there was any difference between those who had a patch and those who didn’t.
I would like to wear a patch, can I choose to do this?
Unfortunately this is not possible. In clinical trials like AMALFI, we need to compare different treatments to find out which one is best for patients. To do this we divide the study participants into two groups and give each group a different treatment - the groups are then compared to see if one treatment is better. To make sure that the only difference between the groups is the treatment they receive; the computer matches the two groups for all other factors (such as age and gender) – this is a process called ‘randomization’. Therefore you can only have a patch if the computer allocates you to that group.
How long do I have to wear the patch?
The patch should be worn continuously for 2 weeks. This may seem a long time but it will provide the most information possible about what your heart is doing during that time.
What is the patch doing?
The patch is recording every heartbeat and storing the data so that it can be analysed by iRhythm’s computer systems. A report will then be produced, analysed and sent back to your GP with any abnormalities noted for the GP’s attention.
Can I exercise whilst wearing the patch?
Yes but try to avoid intense exercise, particularly if prone to heavy sweating, as this may shorten the wear time.
Can I shower with the patch on?
Yes but showers should be avoided for the first 24 hours and then kept brief. The optimal is short duration with your back to the shower head. Please keep soaps and lotions away from the Zio Patch. When towel-drying, hold the Zio Patch down with one hand to secure it so that it is not accidently knocked off.
Can I have a bath?
Yes but keep the Zio Patch above water. Please keep soaps and lotions away from the Zio Patch. When towel-drying, hold the Zio Patch down with one hand to secure it so that it is not accidently knocked off.
Can I go swimming?
No. The Zio Patch should not be submerged in water.
Is it normal for the patch to move?
Yes. The Zio Patch may move slightly from its original position. A blue gel may become visible under the wings of the patch.
Is it normal to experience some itchiness?
Some itching is normal, especially during or immediately after exercise and/or excessive sweating. The itching should subside when you cool down. If severe, you should remove the Zio Patch and contact the clinical trials team.
Is it normal for the patch wings to become cloudy?
Yes, the wings of the patch may become cloudy after a few days of wear.
Are there any activities I should avoid?
Swimming and any activities that cause excessive sweating which can cause the Zio Patch to slide or become loose and so shortening the wear time.
I think I placed the Zio Patch in the wrong position, can I move it?
No, if the Zio Patch is over the heart in a slight diagonal as shown the positioning should be acceptable. DO NOT attempt to reapply the Zio Patch.
How do I know if the patch is working?
You should have seen a brief green flash after pushing the Zio button when first attaching the patch, which means it is working. After this the Zio Patch will not flash or make a noise if all is well. If you would like to check press and hold the Zio button until the brief green flash occurs (~10 seconds).
The patch is flashing orange – what does this mean?
An orange flash means that the patch is not well attached. Apply continuous pressure across two sticky pads for 2 minutes to try and re-adhere it. If the Zio Patch continues to flash orange, call the clinical trials support team for further advice.
What should I do if the patch falls off?
If the patch comes loose, you can add some extra tape (e.g. Micropore) or a film dressing (e.g. Tegaderm) to help stick it down. These items should be available from Boots, a local Pharmacy or large supermarket. Once in place, apply continuous pressure across the patch for 2 minutes to try and re-adhere it.
If the patch falls off completely and can’t be reattached, please return it to iRhythm in the postage-paid box for analysis.
Can I travel whilst wearing the patch?
Yes. If questioned during security screening, show the security screening statement on page 13 of the Zio Patch booklet.
I have removed the patch and it is flashing orange, is this OK?
Yes, the patch may flash orange once removed. It is OK to post is back whilst the light is flashing.
How do I return the patch?
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To return, put the Zio Patch in the back of the instruction booklet and send to iRhythm in the original box. This has pre-paid business reply label on it, so no stamp is necessary. A sticker is also supplied at the end of the instruction booklet to seal the box.
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Remember, the results will go back to your GP who may want to discuss the findings with you.