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- 1. Application of a Patient Telemetry Unit by June Graney Internet in Education University of South Florida
- 2. Target AudienceUndergraduate nursing studentsPatient care techniciansRegistered Nurses new to telemetry or returning towork force
- 3. ObjectivesIdentify types of monitoring devices usedState patient education related to telemetryList equipment neededDescribe required skin preparationIllustrate 5 lead placement of electrodes
- 4. Types of Monitoring12-Lead EKGHolter and event monitorsHardwire monitorsOutpatient monitoringTelemetry
- 5. Patient EducationAssess level of understandingExplain rationaleIdentify tape allergiesDescribe lead placementEnsure privacy and dignity
- 6. Assemble EquipmentEKG PatchesSkin prep padsRazor as neededUnit and batteryTelemetry gown or holder
- 7. Skin PreparationAssess the areas of applicationShave or clip areas with excessive hairRub with alcohol and allow to dryAvoid bony areas, irritated skin, and incisions
- 8. Apply Electrodes
- 9. Lead Placement
- 10. 5 Electrode LeadPlacementWhite-Right ArmBlack-Left ArmBrown-ChestGreen-Right LegRed-Left Leg
- 11. Implications of Improper Lead PlacementArtifact and wandering baselinesAlterations in waveformsFalse diagnosis of infarctionSkin irritation or infection
- 12. Dont Forget a Pouch!
- 13. FinalizingNotify monitor technician or centralized stationEnsure adequate transmission of waveformsPatient comfort, safety, and questionsDocument application and corresponding unitnumber
- 14. ReferencesAmerican Heart Association. (2004). Practice Standards for Electrocardiographic Monitoring in Hospital Settings. Circulation. 2004; 110: 2721-2746 doi: 10.1161/01.CIR.0000145144.56673.59Lewis, S.M., Heikemper, M.M., & Dirksen, S.R. (2007) Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and management of Clinical problems. (7th Edition). St. Louis MO: Mosby.