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What is the end product of electrocardiography?
What is the end product of electrocardiography?
- ECG (correct)
- EMG
- EKG
- EEG
How is the ECG obtained?
How is the ECG obtained?
- By placing disposable electrodes in standard positions on the skin (correct)
- By performing a CT scan
- By taking a blood sample
- By using a stethoscope
What is a lead in the context of ECG?
What is a lead in the context of ECG?
- A type of surgical procedure
- A medical instrument
- A specific view of the electrical activity of the heart (correct)
- A type of medication
What is the standard of care for patients at high risk for arrhythmias?
What is the standard of care for patients at high risk for arrhythmias?
What is a novel alternative to the Holter monitor?
What is a novel alternative to the Holter monitor?
How long is the ECG patch worn by the patient?
How long is the ECG patch worn by the patient?
Which device can detect more arrhythmias compared to the Holter monitor?
Which device can detect more arrhythmias compared to the Holter monitor?
What type of symptoms can intermittent cardiac event monitors capture?
What type of symptoms can intermittent cardiac event monitors capture?
Which device is inserted under the skin or worn on a wrist band?
Which device is inserted under the skin or worn on a wrist band?
What is a unique feature of cardiac implantable electronic devices?
What is a unique feature of cardiac implantable electronic devices?
What is the battery life of the Reveal LINQ™ implantable cardiac monitor?
What is the battery life of the Reveal LINQ™ implantable cardiac monitor?
What triggers recordings in the Reveal LINQ™ implantable cardiac monitor?
What triggers recordings in the Reveal LINQ™ implantable cardiac monitor?
What does the KardiaMobile® device connect to?
What does the KardiaMobile® device connect to?
How are recordings from the KardiaMobile® device transmitted?
How are recordings from the KardiaMobile® device transmitted?
Which device generates a rhythm strip when a patient places a finger on the Apple watch®?
Which device generates a rhythm strip when a patient places a finger on the Apple watch®?
What is the preferred method over the symptom event monitor?
What is the preferred method over the symptom event monitor?
What is the purpose of continuous ECG monitoring in healthcare settings?
What is the purpose of continuous ECG monitoring in healthcare settings?
Where is hardwire cardiac monitoring typically used?
Where is hardwire cardiac monitoring typically used?
How often are telemetry batteries typically changed?
How often are telemetry batteries typically changed?
What is the advantage of a five-lead ECG system?
What is the advantage of a five-lead ECG system?
What is essential to reduce false alarms and alarm fatigue in ECG monitoring?
What is essential to reduce false alarms and alarm fatigue in ECG monitoring?
What is the purpose of ambulatory electrocardiography?
What is the purpose of ambulatory electrocardiography?
What type of device are Holter monitors?
What type of device are Holter monitors?
What can ambulatory electrocardiography help diagnose?
What can ambulatory electrocardiography help diagnose?
Which method of ambulatory electrocardiography provides immediate results for the patient or healthcare provider?
Which method of ambulatory electrocardiography provides immediate results for the patient or healthcare provider?
What is a limitation of continuous monitors for ambulatory electrocardiography?
What is a limitation of continuous monitors for ambulatory electrocardiography?
Study Notes
- Continuous ECG monitoring is used to identify myocardial ischemia or injury by observing ST segments in health care settings.
- Two types of ECG monitoring techniques are used: hardwire cardiac monitoring and telemetry.
- Hardwire cardiac monitoring is used in critical care units and EDs, provides real-time ECG display, and can monitor hemodynamic and respiratory parameters.
- Telemetry is wireless and allows patients to ambulate while monitoring ECG, with batteries changed every 24 to 48 hours.
- ECG lead systems determine the number of leads and the type of monitoring. Five-lead systems provide the most options and monitor the anterior wall of the left ventricle.
- Proper lead and electrode placement and alarm customization are essential to reduce false alarms and alarm fatigue.
- Ambulatory electrocardiography is used for longer-term monitoring of intermittent arrhythmias, chest pain, myocardial ischemia, and treatment effectiveness.
- Holter monitors are small, portable devices that record ECG activity for 24 to 48 hours and require patient adherence for accurate results.
- Ambulatory electrocardiography can help diagnose arrhythmias, evaluate the functioning of ICDs and pacemakers, and detect myocardial ischemia.
- Different devices and methods for ambulatory electrocardiography include event monitors, mobile cardiac telemetry, and implantable loop recorders.
- Continuous monitors provide long-term ECG data but do not offer real-time analysis or immediate results for the patient or healthcare provider.
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Learn about the basics of electrocardiography and how the electrical impulse that travels through the heart can be visualized using an electrocardiogram (ECG). Explore the specific waveforms that reflect each phase of the cardiac cycle and understand the graphic representation of the electrical current.
