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Aim Definition of Terms Considerations Management Removal of Holter Monitor Trouble shooting Special Considerations Links Appenix 1 - Holter Monitor Event Card Appenix 2 - Placement of holter monitor electrode References Evidence Table IntroductionA cardiac Holter monitor is a small, portable, non-invasive ambulatory device, used to record continuously the heart’s electrical activity in a 24–72 hour period. A cardiac Holter monitor is sometimes referred to as an ‘Ambulatory electrocardiography’ or ‘Ambulatory ECG’. Cardiac Holter Monitors can provide the following information:
The benefit of ambulatory ECG lies in its ability to examine continuously a patient over an extended period of time, permitting patient ambulatory activity while examining electrocardiographic activity in changing environmental situations (both physical and psychological). AimTo provide guidance on the management and troubleshooting of Holter Monitors. This clinical
guideline applies to children requiring a Holter monitor during inpatient admission, children being discharged home with a Holter monitor and/or children having a Holter monitor applied during an outpatient clinic. Definition of terms
Considerations for holter monitor
Management
Removal of Holter MonitorAfter the prescribed time, the Holter Monitor is removed from the child and, together with the Event’s record, returned to RCH Diagnostic Cardiology, Ground Floor, reception A3. Returning Holter Monitor from home:
Returning Holter Monitor from inpatient ward:
Troubleshooting
Special considerationsSome children may experience minor skin irritation from the glue on the electrodes. If severe irritation occurs remove the dots and inform the cardiac team. It is rare that anaphylaxis will result, but perform skin, respiratory, circulatory and disability assessment regularly to ensure child is stable. If anaphylaxis occurs employ anaphylaxis guidelines. LinksClinical Practice Guidelines: Anaphylaxis Appendix 1 - Holter monitor event card
Appendix 2 - Placement of holter monitor electrode
References
Evidence tableClick here to view the Holter Monitor guidleine's evidence table. Please remember to read the disclaimer. The development of this nursing guideline was coordinated by Annabelle Santos, Clinical Support Nurse, Koala Ward, and approved by the Nursing Clinical Effectiveness Committee. Updated August 2020. When preparing a patient for Holter monitoring which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?A medical assistant is preparing a patient for wearing a Holter monitor. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include? You should avoid using an electric blanket during monitoring. A pharmacist calls the clinic to confirm an e-prescription to request to fill a patient's medication order.
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