Abstract:Remote monitoring of the heart rhythm using telemetry is an important part of diagnosis and treatment of cardiac patients. Nurses are responsible for electrode placement and correct handling of the telemetry, and therefore have a central role in ensuring the best possible result of monitoring. The aim of the study was to investigate i) whether electrode placement during telemetry monitoring was correct, ii) whether the quality of electrode attachment was satisfactory, iii) whether hygiene was ensured by using … Show more
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