A 19-year-old male asked:
terrible skin reaction to event moniter ekg electrodes. what could be in the electrode i'm allergic too?
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Dr. John Munshower answered
30 years experience Family Medicine
Adhesive: It is very common that the adhesive on the electrodes cause a localized irritation/skin reaction.
Answered on Aug 30, 2018
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A female asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered
41 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes. : Yes. This sounds like an allergic reaction to the adhesive or latex in the ekg electrode patch. Many people are sensitive to adhesives. Be sure to te ... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
No: That type of event monitor is a recording device and just detects electrical activity and records it. The device does not send out electrical signals ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Skin irritation: Try using Aquaphor or vaseline on your skin
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered
55 years experience Internal Medicine
Allergic to adhesive: Not infrequent. Tell technician to use different pad.
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