Hi,
I have question about ECG issues. Sometime, I have male patients who have very hairy chest. It’s hard to put leads on the chest. The CMA with whom I worked suggested to stretch the skin and place the leads on skin, because we are to busy and do not have time to shave patients chest areas and everybody is in a rush,too. We must use only disposable razors at doc. office, because it does not spread infection. The male patients do not like idea of shaving chest area. I still have to get ECG, even if pt is very hairy. Any other suggestions.
Thanks

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CCMA,CPT,CET,CNA

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? per deim

Have you tried cleaning the area with a skin prep pad.
If to hairy:
Try parting the hair before placing the electrode on.Or,trimming only the effective area with scissors to get closer to the skin.
You"ll need the pt. consent to remove body hair.
Explain to the pt. why you need to trim the area.
remind him will grow back.(it's not summer yet).

Your Professional Title/Credentials: R.M.A.

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? yes