24 hour ECG ambulatory monitoring

current model

AHA classes and levels of evidence

syncope or near syncope meaning

a transient loss of consciousness, usually leading to a fall and the onset is very rapid and recovery spontaneous

palpitations

palpitations are an increased awareness of ones own heart beat. they can be benign or malignant

this could be described as being too forceful, it is described as being unpleasant, heart pounding, fells like the hear is going to burst out of the chest

life card application

prepare the patient through explanation, reassurance, guidance and do / don’ts

equipment preparation

• card

• pen

• voice

• programme

• device

• clean

• new battery (1 triple A

preparation of skin and electrodes

electrode channels and application monitor

checking application monitor

this can be done through postural changes

application when the patient returns

recording problems