Ambulatory Monitoring Flashcards
What indications are there for TTM (loop or event) (6)?
- syncope/fainting spells
- dizziness
- palpitations
- chest pain
- medication check
- pacemaker/ICD check
Which of the two TTM types are continuous vs. non-continuous?
Loop is continuous, event is non-continuous
Which TTM type is wireless?
Event, the electrodes are discs at the back of the machine. You hold the machine to your chest during an episode and press REC.
How does a loop recorder work?
A loop recorder continuously captures and stores your ECG.
What does the VE bin do in the CardioScan program?
Allows you to edit the VEs
Before giving a patient a recorder, what should the tech do?
- If giving a loop recorder, attach the leads to the electrodes.
- Choose the program on the recorder.
- Set up the room to do a 12-lead ECG (e.g. place paper on bed)
What is program 1 on the CardioCall?
Program 1 stores 1 min pre-event, 30s of an event, and 1 min post-event
Which CardioCall programs capture 30s of an event
Programs 1 and 3, the rest of the programs store 1 min of an event.
What is program 2 on the CardioCall?
Program 2 stores 45s pre-event, 1 min of an event, and 15s post-event (shortest post-event time).
What is program 3 on the CardioCall?
Program 3 stores 30s pre-event, 2 min of an event, and 30s post-event.
What is program 4 on the CardioCall?
Program 4 stores 4min30s pre-event, 1 min of an event, and 30s post-event.
What is program 5 on the CardioCall?
Program 5 stores 9min pre-event (longest pre-event time), 1 min of an event, and 1 min post-event.
What is program 6 on the CardioCall?
Program 6 has no pre-event recording, 1 min of an event recording, and 1 min of post-event recording
Which CardioCall programs have 2 channels?
Channels 3 and 4 have two channels.
If you want to set CardioCall to allow for as many recordings to be made as the storage capacity can handle, what is the protocol?
You push the yellow button 3 times.