Cardiac monitor ppt

A cardiac event monitor is a device that you control to record the electrical activity of your heart (ECG). This device is about the size of a pager. It records your heart rate and rhythm. Cardiac event monitors are used when you need long-term monitoring of symptoms that occur less than daily

1. Cardiac monitor with accessories and it significance in clinical setting DR.ANJALATCHI VICE PRINCIPAL ERA COLLEGE OF NURSING

2. Introduction A cardiac event monitor is a  device that you control to record the electrical activity of your heart  (ECG). This device is about the size of a pager. It records your heart rate and rhythm. Cardiac event monitors are used when you need long-term monitoring of symptoms that occur less than daily.

3. Types of monitor Common types of cardiac monitoring systems include: Holter Monitor. A Holter monitor is a portable external monitor that includes wires with patches that attach to the skin. ... Event Recorder. An event recorder is a recorder worn on the body for up to 30 days. ... Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (MCT) ... Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM)

4. Purpose of cardiac monitor

5. Accessories

6. Basic feature of cardiac monitor

7. Parts with name

8. Monitoring of vital para meter

9. Parameter to be monitor

10. View about cardiac monitor

11. Monitor Parts with names

12. Care and maintenance of monitor Accurate lead placement and good skin preparation will reduce false readings . Skin that is clean and dry will allow better adherence of electrodes and a more accurate ECG . Daily assessment of skin is important in preventing skin excoriation and/or pressure area injury at the site of electrodes.

13. Maintenance Check  battery status on telemetry device each shift. The device will alarm when batteries need changing Electrodes should be changed on a daily basis The need for telemetry should be reviewed on a daily basis, this is the joint responsibility of the treating team, bedside nurse and AUM

14. Event Monitors An event recorder is a recorder worn on the body for up to 30 days. It typically requires activation by pushing a button to record the heart’s activity.

15. Holter Monitor A Holter monitor is a small, wearable device that keeps track of your heart rhythm. Your doctor may want you to wear a Holter monitor for one to two days. During that time, the device records all of your heartbeats.

16. MOBILE CARDIAC TELEMETRY (MCT) Mobile cardiac telemetry is a wearable monitor that automatically detects, records, and transmits abnormal heart rhythms for up to 30 days.

17. INSERTABLE CARDIAC MONITOR (ICM) An insertable cardiac monitor is a small device placed just under the skin that automatically detects and records abnormal heart rhythms for up to 3 years.*

18. DISINFECTION PROCESS

19. How to store the cardiac monitor after disinfect the devices

20. role of nursing officer  All electrical equipment and outlets are grounded to avoid electrical shock and artifact (electrical activity caused by interference). The nurse should plug in the monitor, turn on power, and connect the cable if not already attached. He or she should connect the lead wires to the proper position and ensure that color-coded wires match the color-coded cable. If the device is not color coded, the right arm (RA) wire should be attached to the RA outlet, the left arm (LA) wire attached to the LA outlet, and so forth. The nurse should open the electrode package, and attach an electrode to each lead wire. The hands should be washed and the procedure should be explained to the patient

21. Continued Privacy should be ensured for the patient, and the patient should be clean and dry to prevent electrical shock. Next , the chest should be exposed and the sites selected for electrode placement. Using the rough patch on the electrode, a dry washcloth, or gauze pad, each site should be rubbed briskly until it reddens, but care should be taken not to damage or break the skin. Dead skin cells are removed in this manner, thereby promoting better electrical conduction. Patients who are extremely hairy may need to be shaved prior to application of the electrodes

22. Continued If the electrode has dried out, which can happen if the electrode package is opened before immediate use, it should be discarded and another used. The nurse should apply one electrode to each site, press one side of the electrode against the skin, and pull gently. Then , the opposite side of the electrode should be pressed against the skin. The nurse should press two fingers on the electrode in a circular pattern to affix the gel and stabilize the electrode, then repeat for each electrode. To avoid potential artifact, do not place the electrodes on bony prominences or hairy areas. 

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