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Roll with Dispenser, Trace Prep, To abrade the skin prior to applying electrode to improve trace quality.

Designed to remove the non-conductive skin layer to achieve a better trace quality

Commonly Asked Questions

Question:

Why is prepping needed for 3M™ Red Dot™ Electrodes?

Answer:

This is not generally needed for Red Dot electrodes. Using Trace Prep and
following the "Best Recommended Practices" will help any electrode perform
optimally. This assures high-quality traces for the clinician, improves patient
comfort and reduces waste for the facility.

Question:

Will Trace Prep only work with 3M™ Red Dot™ electrodes?

Answer:

Trace Prep and the "Best Recommended Practices" procedure can be used with
any electrode and in all situations. The most common setting is in the stress
testing unit; but all departments would experience the benefits.

Question:

Why is skin abrading recommended prior to attaching electrodes?

Answer:

To reduce skin impedance by exposing the inner conductive layer of the
epidermis to enhance trace quality. 3M™ Red Dot™ Trace Prep is a "tool" to
solve trace quality issues and artifacts (if skin impedance related). Virtually all
electrodes face trace quality and skin impedance issues. 3M™ Red Dot™ Trace
Prep is designed to minimize those issues. Skin abrading is not only meant for
3M™ Red Dot™ electrodes, it's a good practice to enhance all ECG trace quality.
3M has designed this tool to solve customer issues related to trace quality