INFORMATION ON NON REUSABLE ELECTRODES
Although this method takes a little longer to use, it does eliminate the problem of electrode
movement. It is SAFE and will not harm your horse when properly used.
The rubber based adhesive (SKIN BOND), is used for attachment of foam backed devices to
human skin. The seal is water and sweat resistant. The electrodes will remain attached
through rain and cool-out washing.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTACHING FOAM BACKED EKG ELECTRODES, WITH SKIN BOND
(I have also used waterproof rubber neoprene cement.)
1. It is recommended you closely clip the hair, do not shave.
2. CLEAN the site with ALCOHOL.
3. REMOVE the backing from the electrodes. Apply a VERY thin coating of cement on the
foam backing. (use brush in the lid).
a. Do NOT cover the center gelled area.
b. SET the electrodes aside to dry. KEEP CLEAN. Handle by edges.
4. APPLY a VERY thin even coat of the cement to the horse. MAKE a doughnut shaped
circle the size of the electrode patch. Leave a small area in the center free of cement. ALLOW
THE CEMENT TO DRY FOR 4 MIN. SOME HORSES WILL SHOW A REACTION IF THE
CEMENT IS NOT ALLOWED TO DRY.
5. APPLY the electrode patch to the horse, centered over the cement area. PRESS the edges
in place. The electrode should be firmly attached now.
The electrode should be very secure. If the edges are not held secure to the horse, apply a
very thin film coating to the edges, allow to dry for 4 min. then press in place.
If during use, the electrode would show some signs of loosening, you can re-glue, by
cleaning the edge with alcohol, wipe dry, apply a film of cement, let dry and press back in
place.
The use of SKIN-BOND will allow you to use the least expensive EKG electrodes.
NOTE: IF YOUR HORSE SHOWS A REACTION TO THE SKIN-BOND, YOU HAVE
EITHER APPLIED TOO MUCH CEMENT OR NOT ALLOWED ENOUGH DRYING TIME.
IF YOUR HORSE STILL DISPLAY A REACTION, DISCONTINUE THE USE OF
SKIN-BOND AND PLEASE CONTACT ME.
ALTERNATE METHOD;
The following directions refer to the use of acetone to clean the horse's coat and soften the
adhesive on the back of the EKG electrode.
1. USE a l oz. squeeze bottle . Fill with acetone. (Obtain
from hardware store) APPLY a liberal amount of acetone to the skin and use cotton to
thoroughly clean the hair and skin. The contact area must be very clean.
2.REMOVE the backing from the patch. Depending on the type of electrode patches you are
using, the method used to obtain proper retention will vary slightly.
3 M RED DOT
a. Apply a few drops of acetone to the back of the patch. Allow a few seconds for the glue
to soften. While the horse's skin and the patch are still wet, PLACE the patch on the horse.
b. HOLD down for 10 to 15 seconds. Now continue to press around the edges until the
acetone is dry . The patch should be secure now.
c. Check for proper adhesion by lifting the edges. If the edges are not FIRMLY attached
continue to work the edges down. You may apply a drop of acetone and press in place.
NOTE; It may appear this patch is not going to stick, but keep working the edges down; As the
acetone dries, the patch will adhere. This type of patch requires the hair coat to be very short
and CLEAN. If the patch just will not stick, apply a few drops of acetone and try again. These
patches will work, you just have to work with them.
3. MOUNT both electrode patches. DO NOT connect the wires for about 2 min. Allow the patch
glue to set. Check the edges, if you can lift them with your finger they are not attached
correctly. The patch should be adhered to the hair and skin , so if you were to remove them
you would pull the hair off the horse.
4. To insure a better attachment of the front electrode, allow the horse to eat something on the
ground. This will stretch the skin under the electrode before the glue sets.
5. Relating to electrode location. The logic is to place the electrode where you will get the least
skin stretch. There may be other locations you like better, experiment , use what ever works
for you. Try the rear contact just under the edge of the pad and saddle. If the contact can be
held secure without motion you will get good readings.
6. Saddle the horse, leave the girth loose.
7. CONNECT the long wire to rear electrode. DO NOT PULL THE WIRE TIGHT,
8.CONNECT the short lead to front electrode.
9.CONNECT the lead snaps to the of transmitter
10. START monitor.
REMOVING THE ELECTRODE PATCHES.
If you used acetone to attach the electrodes, then use acetone to dissolve the glue on the
back of the patch. DO NOT pull the electrode off the horse's coat, without this step. You must
insure you remove all the glue left on the horse's hair and skin, after the patch is removed.
This residue could collect dirt and cause skin irritation. I have found the bio-degradable
cleaners will remove the glue and residue, but not cause skin irritation. You must clean the
electrode site after each ride. I have found the product called DE-SOLV-IT will work very well,
and is safe and non-toxic.
If you used SKIN-BOND, then remove the electrodes as follows;
1.Soak the area with DE-SOLV-IT . From Lowes etc
2.Slowly work the electrode off.
3. Make sure you thoroughly clean the area, of all residue.
NOTE; DE-SOLV-IT WILL LEAVE THE HORSE'S COAT SOFT.
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