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[cubagirl]

Is it possible to get a burn/blister after having a heart monitor?  I handed back my 24 hour heart monitor this morning.  I felt discomfort from yesterday under one pad, but thought it was maybe the tape I'd been plastered with to keep wires in place.  They were a devil to remove today.  But now that my skin has calmed down I now see an open burn/blister where one pad was attached.  It's really nippy. There's a little hole in the skin too.  Never had that before.  Any ideas? Maybe I've just got sensitive skin.  Other areas are all fine.

[Tempest]

Hi, Cubagirl

My skin is very sensitive too, but I'm wondering if it was a faulty electrode and you may have got a wee burn from it? I would give them a phone at the clinic if you're worried, as well as to let them know that they might have a faulty monitor.

I do hope your results show everything is ok! xxxx

[Annie0710]

I agree with Tempest
My skin is so sensitive too but I've never had a problem with the heart monitor.

[CLKD]

I would have rung to tell them and asked to be seen.

At the very least you need burns cream!

[countrybumpkin]

It will be an allergic reaction to the sticky of the pad the use. I react very badly to the sticky stuff on heart moniters and once had the technician gasp in horror when she took the pad off as I had a huge bright red like burn area on my side. She then told me that they can use ones for people with sensitive skin so next time I asked for these and they were much better.

the reaction will fade over a few days although mine were tender for a couple of days but gone completely in less than a week.

[cubagirl]

I'm sure it's just my skin. Can't use fabric Elastoplast as my skin breaks out. Other areas were fine, it was just one area. Never had problem before, but normal ECGs are on for such a short time. It'll be fine I'm sure, just never had it happen before.

[countrybumpkin]

It was a shock the first time it happened to me too!  At least now you know if you have to have it done again to ask for the ones for super sensitive skin. On me the effect was million times less.

[Scampi]

Most likely a reaction to the adhesive or conductive gel in the pad.  My daughter reacts to all adhesives, even those that are touted as hypo-allergenic.  It will settle down in a few days, but be sure to mention it next time 'they' want to stick anything on you, so they can choose products less likely to affect you.

[cubagirl]

Sent the hospital an email which they acknowledged this morning.  I also sent them photos of affected areas. They are forwarding to the clinicians.  One went all horrid yesterday, but seems to be better today.

[Tempest]

Good thinking, Cubagirl! I hope the sore areas heal up soon. xxxx

[Woodlands]

Hi.
Sounds like an allergic reaction to the adhesive. ......it will heal but horrid to suffer x