Medtronic guardian Getting Started Manual - page 24
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tape tips
It is highly recommended that you use a transparent dressing to secure the system in place
and ensure that the sensor remains fully inserted underneath the skin. Seasonal climates, skin
lotions/creams, trapped moisture or different clothing can all affect your sensor tape adhesion
or the way your body reacts to the tape. Here are some tips you may want to try:
• Cut a piece of IV-3000® in half and place it crossways so that it covers the glucose sensor
and the part of the MiniLink® transmitter closest to the sensor connection. This secures
the glucose sensor and MiniLink transmitter while allowing them to air dry.
• You may also want to try using another type of tape from your local pharmacy or try
placing a Band-Aid® over the MiniLink transmitter.
• There are many more taping options, try and see which work best for you.
X-rays, Mris and ct scans
If you are going to have an X-ray, CT scan, MRI or any other type of radiation exposure, take off
your Guardian® Monitor, meter, MiniLink transmitter and glucose sensor and remove them from
the area.
air travel
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires that devices with radio
frequency capabilities should not be used on an aircraft.
Before flying, simply:
1) Go to:
HoMe Screen > Main Menu > SenSor > SenSor Setup > edit SettinGS >
Sensor: oFF
2) Keep the sensor in, but disconnect the MiniLink transmitter from the sensor and store on
the charger
Note: You will have to manually check your BG levels while the MiniLink transmitter is
disconnected.
To reconnect after the flight:
1) Reconnect the MiniLink transmitter to the glucose sensor
2) Go to:
HoMe Screen > Main Menu > SenSor > SenSor Setup > edit SettinGS >
Sensor: on
3) Go to:
HoMe Screen > Main Menu > SenSor > SenSor Start > reconnect old Sensor
Just like when starting a new sensor, there will be a two hour initialization period and a
calibration will be needed.
Appendix: Other Useful Information