FlyPunky

So 3M now makes a telemetry electrode that is composed of the cloth type tape, with the metal button part being composed of a non-radio opaque material, meaning that it is not visualized on x-ray, and can be used in the cath lab and MRI. Because of the breathable nature of the tape, it only has to be changed every 5 days. The foam type electrodes have to be changed more often, mainly because they will sequester body fluids underneath them, leading to loss of adhesion and occasionally a minimal contact dermatitis. For my own self, I write the date on the electrode whenever I put them on, just so my team knows how long they've been on.