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A cardiac monitor displays the electrical activity of the heart as a wave pattern on a ______.
A cardiac monitor displays the electrical activity of the heart as a wave pattern on a ______.
monitor screen
Cardiac monitors are essential for detecting life-threatening ______.
Cardiac monitors are essential for detecting life-threatening ______.
arrhythmias
Continuous monitoring of the ECG is vital during the administration of ______.
Continuous monitoring of the ECG is vital during the administration of ______.
anesthesia
The most important physiological parameters monitored are heart rate and the shape of the electrical ______.
The most important physiological parameters monitored are heart rate and the shape of the electrical ______.
Continuous observation of the fetal heart rate during labor aids in early detection of ______.
Continuous observation of the fetal heart rate during labor aids in early detection of ______.
Cardiac monitoring is different from hemodynamic monitoring, which assesses pressure and flow within the ______.
Cardiac monitoring is different from hemodynamic monitoring, which assesses pressure and flow within the ______.
Cardiac monitors are used both in cardiac care and in ______ care units.
Cardiac monitors are used both in cardiac care and in ______ care units.
Cardiac monitors can range from simple handheld devices to sophisticated patient ______ systems.
Cardiac monitors can range from simple handheld devices to sophisticated patient ______ systems.
Common-mode interference can be cancelled with a high-input-impedance ______ amplifier.
Common-mode interference can be cancelled with a high-input-impedance ______ amplifier.
To reject line power noise further, the signal is inverted and driven through the right leg by an ______.
To reject line power noise further, the signal is inverted and driven through the right leg by an ______.
The frequency range of interest for the ECG is usually around ______ Hz.
The frequency range of interest for the ECG is usually around ______ Hz.
In the 'monitor' mode, both the low and high frequency components of an ECG are ______.
In the 'monitor' mode, both the low and high frequency components of an ECG are ______.
Filters after the instrumentation amplifiers remove the ______ signals before digitization.
Filters after the instrumentation amplifiers remove the ______ signals before digitization.
A separate analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is used for each ______.
A separate analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is used for each ______.
A microprocessor or digital ______ processor is used to calculate the signal for each lead.
A microprocessor or digital ______ processor is used to calculate the signal for each lead.
The output from the DSP goes to an LCD display, a hard copy printer, and an RF ______.
The output from the DSP goes to an LCD display, a hard copy printer, and an RF ______.
The ______ captures the ECG signal and digitizes it.
The ______ captures the ECG signal and digitizes it.
Cardiac monitors generally operate as 5-, 3-, or ______ lead systems.
Cardiac monitors generally operate as 5-, 3-, or ______ lead systems.
Electrosurgery machines generate RF signals in a range of ______ MHz.
Electrosurgery machines generate RF signals in a range of ______ MHz.
The complete input circuit has three main circuit blocks, including a low pass filter for suppressing ______ interference.
The complete input circuit has three main circuit blocks, including a low pass filter for suppressing ______ interference.
Most cardiac monitors need to recover quickly from a ______ event.
Most cardiac monitors need to recover quickly from a ______ event.
The essential requirement of AFE includes rejecting interference from strong ______ sources.
The essential requirement of AFE includes rejecting interference from strong ______ sources.
High voltage protection circuits provide voltage ______ in the presence of defibrillator pulses.
High voltage protection circuits provide voltage ______ in the presence of defibrillator pulses.
Leads off detection is one of the functions provided by the input ______ used in cardiac monitors.
Leads off detection is one of the functions provided by the input ______ used in cardiac monitors.
The software recognizes life-threatening cardiac ______ that aid in the automatic analysis of ECG signals.
The software recognizes life-threatening cardiac ______ that aid in the automatic analysis of ECG signals.
The software automatically identifies and labels the significant features of the ECG ______.
The software automatically identifies and labels the significant features of the ECG ______.
The heart rate variability (HRV) is analyzed with the online ______ calculator.
The heart rate variability (HRV) is analyzed with the online ______ calculator.
Portable ECG monitors are now available as personal devices that record a user's cardiac function in a single ______.
Portable ECG monitors are now available as personal devices that record a user's cardiac function in a single ______.
The pocket-sized device weighs only ______ g and can be used for recording ECG.
The pocket-sized device weighs only ______ g and can be used for recording ECG.
Cardiac monitoring at central station allows for continual observation of several patients simultaneously, using ______ monitors.
Cardiac monitoring at central station allows for continual observation of several patients simultaneously, using ______ monitors.
The ADS1298 integrated circuit provides standard 12-lead ECG along with ______ ADC.
The ADS1298 integrated circuit provides standard 12-lead ECG along with ______ ADC.
The AD8232 is designed to amplify and filter small biopotential signals in the presence of ______ conditions.
The AD8232 is designed to amplify and filter small biopotential signals in the presence of ______ conditions.
For improving CMR of the line frequencies, the AD8232 includes an amplifier for ______ lead applications.
For improving CMR of the line frequencies, the AD8232 includes an amplifier for ______ lead applications.
Wired connectivity is the preferred method for connecting to the hospital ______.
Wired connectivity is the preferred method for connecting to the hospital ______.
Wi-Fi is the most widely used wireless standard in hospitals due to its ______ availability.
Wi-Fi is the most widely used wireless standard in hospitals due to its ______ availability.
Cardiac monitoring devices working solely on batteries include lower power wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and ______.
Cardiac monitoring devices working solely on batteries include lower power wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and ______.
The display for cardiac monitors should be minimum for a ______ second period.
The display for cardiac monitors should be minimum for a ______ second period.
The electrodes used in a cardiac monitor are made of disposable type pre-gelled Ag/AgCl and are used with conductive ______.
The electrodes used in a cardiac monitor are made of disposable type pre-gelled Ag/AgCl and are used with conductive ______.
Cardiac monitors are similar to conventional oscilloscopes but operate at slower sweep ______.
Cardiac monitors are similar to conventional oscilloscopes but operate at slower sweep ______.
A heart rate meter in a cardiac monitor indicates the average heart rate in ______ form.
A heart rate meter in a cardiac monitor indicates the average heart rate in ______ form.
The cardiac monitor includes an ______ system to signal abnormalities in heart rate.
The cardiac monitor includes an ______ system to signal abnormalities in heart rate.
Most cardiac monitors are designed to be used at the ______.
Most cardiac monitors are designed to be used at the ______.
Cardiac monitors can also be available as portable units that can operate on storage ______.
Cardiac monitors can also be available as portable units that can operate on storage ______.
The cardiac monitor provides a visual display of the patient's heart ______, which is vital during heart attacks.
The cardiac monitor provides a visual display of the patient's heart ______, which is vital during heart attacks.
Most modern cardiac monitors include automatic monitoring of vital signs such as blood ______, temperature, and respiration rate.
Most modern cardiac monitors include automatic monitoring of vital signs such as blood ______, temperature, and respiration rate.
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Cardiac Monitor
Cardiac Monitor
A device that displays the heart's electrical activity (ECG) and continuously monitors heart rate and rhythm.
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
The graphical representation of the heart's electrical activity.
Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia
An irregular heart rhythm.
Heart Rate
Heart Rate
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Cardiac Monitoring
Cardiac Monitoring
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Hemodynamic Monitoring
Hemodynamic Monitoring
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Critical Care Patients
Critical Care Patients
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Cardiac Problem
Cardiac Problem
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Cardiac Monitor Components
Cardiac Monitor Components
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Electrode Function
Electrode Function
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Signal Processing
Signal Processing
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Heart Rate Meter Function
Heart Rate Meter Function
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ECG Signal Characteristics
ECG Signal Characteristics
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Cardiac Monitor vs. Oscilloscope
Cardiac Monitor vs. Oscilloscope
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Vital Signs Monitors
Vital Signs Monitors
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Bedside Monitoring
Bedside Monitoring
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Analog Front End (AFE)
Analog Front End (AFE)
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ECG signal
ECG signal
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Signal Conditioning
Signal Conditioning
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Electrosurgery Interference
Electrosurgery Interference
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Input Circuit Blocks
Input Circuit Blocks
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Defibrillation
Defibrillation
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RF Interference
RF Interference
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Multiple Leads
Multiple Leads
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What is the role of algorithms in cardiac monitors?
What is the role of algorithms in cardiac monitors?
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What's the benefit of portable ECG monitors?
What's the benefit of portable ECG monitors?
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How are HRV analyzed in cardiac monitors?
How are HRV analyzed in cardiac monitors?
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What information do cardiac monitors display?
What information do cardiac monitors display?
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Who benefits from using portable ECG monitors?
Who benefits from using portable ECG monitors?
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Common-mode interference
Common-mode interference
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Instrumentation amplifier
Instrumentation amplifier
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ECG frequency range
ECG frequency range
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Monitor mode
Monitor mode
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Diagnostic mode
Diagnostic mode
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Pacemaker signal detection
Pacemaker signal detection
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Analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
Analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
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Digital signal processor (DSP)
Digital signal processor (DSP)
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Central Station Monitoring
Central Station Monitoring
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Multi-Channel Cardiac Monitor
Multi-Channel Cardiac Monitor
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Time-Multiplexing
Time-Multiplexing
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ADS1298
ADS1298
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AD8232
AD8232
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Driven Lead Amplifier
Driven Lead Amplifier
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Ethernet & USB Connectivity
Ethernet & USB Connectivity
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Wireless Cardiac Monitoring
Wireless Cardiac Monitoring
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Study Notes
Cardiac Monitor Introduction
- A cardiac monitor displays the heart's electrical activity as a waveform.
- It continuously monitors heart rate, rhythm, and conduction.
- It is used in cardiac care and intensive care units.
- It's essential for detecting life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Monitors come in various forms, from handheld to sophisticated hospital systems.
Clinical Situations Requiring Continuous Monitoring
- Monitoring during anesthesia helps track patient condition.
- Myocardial infarction (heart attack) patients need continuous monitoring during the critical period to detect arrhythmias.
- Fetal heart rate monitoring during labor helps detect complications.
- Continuous monitoring of ECG and heart rate is important in many other clinical situations.
Principle of Cardiac Monitoring
- Key physiological parameters monitored are heart rate and the shape of the electrical waveform (ECG).
- ECG is the result of the electrical activity in the heart.
Components of a Typical Cardiac Monitor
- Electrodes: Disposable Ag/AgCl electrodes, using conductive gel, to measure ECG signals, with low impedance (<2 kΩ).
- Signal Processing: Amplifier to amplify and display the ECG waveform. LCD screen for display.
- Heart Rate Computation: Calculates and displays the average heart rate numerically with audible or visual alerts.
- Alarm System: Alerts the user or staff in case of abnormal heart rate or other abnormalities.
Cardiac Monitor Operation
- Similar to an oscilloscope but suited for slower sweep speeds to display the ECG.
- Includes memory for continuously displaying the ECG trace.
- Most models are designed for bedside use and are also available as portable units.
- Monitors are designed for convenient viewing from a distance.
Cardiac Monitor Uses
- Cardiac monitors are mounted on anesthesia trolleys to monitor anaesthetized patients.
- Monitors help with visual display of heart rhythm, crucial during heart attacks and cardiac arrhythmia.
- Integrated algorithms identify and label significant features, allowing automatic analysis of ECG signals.
- Many models include measurements of blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximeter, and respiration rate.
- Computers or DSPs analyze ECG waveforms for abnormalities.
Analog Front End (AFE)
- AFEs have similar requirements to ECG machines but differ in the number of leads and signal fidelity.
- Multiple leads are sometimes used but primarily operates in (5,3,or 1) systems.
- It rejects interference, including RF sources, pace signals, respiration signals, and electrical noise.
Input Circuit
- Blocks for cardiac monitors include a low-pass filter, to eliminate RF interference, high-voltage protection circuitry, and more.
Electrosurgery Interference
- Electrosurgery machines generate RF signals that can interfere with cardiac monitors, sometimes inducing signals in the patient.
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio (CMMR)
- CMR is an amplifier's ability to reject common-mode voltages on its two input leads.
- Helps filter out 50/60 Hz line interference from the signal.
Frequency Response
- The frequency range of interest in ECG monitoring is typically 0.05–100 Hz, but can vary depending on the specific application or monitoring requirements.
- Some models offer multiple modes for ECG display (e.g., Monitor/Diagnostic mode).
Pacemaker Signal Detection
- Filters separate pacemaker signals from the ECG, enhancing accuracy in the detection of the patient's heart rhythm.
Multiplexer
- Allows simultaneous sampling of multiple leads (normally 9 electrodes). Multi-lead monitoring is done through multiplexing.
Microprocessor/DSP
- Used to calculate signals for each lead and identify and filter anomalies like pacemaker signal and line noise.
- Processing also displays results and stores data for transmission or viewing.
Software algorithms
- Software in modern devices analyzes ECG signals, automatically identifying and labeling significant features for detecting arrhythmias.
- Calculated values are displayed including heart rate variability (HRV) using a calculator/automated software.
- Some models have portable versions for daily health checks.
Connectivity
- Modern cardiac monitors often feature Ethernet and USB connectivity for networking in hospitals and clinics.
- Wireless options such as Wi-Fi are also used, but higher power consumption is sometimes a constraint.
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of cardiac monitoring, including the functions and importance of cardiac monitors in various clinical situations. It discusses how continuous monitoring plays a critical role in patient care, especially during procedures like anesthesia and for conditions such as myocardial infarction. Get ready to test your knowledge on this vital healthcare topic.
