Is telemetry overused? Is it as helpful as thought?

被引:38
作者
Henriques-Forsythe, Marshaleen N. [1 ]
Ivonye, Chinedu C. [1 ,2 ]
Jamched, Uma [1 ]
Kamuguisha, Lois Kemilembe K. [1 ]
Olejeme, Kelechukwu A. [1 ]
Onwuanyi, Anekwe E. [1 ]
机构
[1] Morehouse Sch Med, Dept Internal Med, Atlanta, GA 30310 USA
[2] Grady Mem Hosp, Telemetry Unit, Atlanta, GA USA
关键词
ACUTE CHEST PAIN; INTENSIVE-CARE; LOW-RISK; GUIDELINES; MANAGEMENT; EMERGENCY; OUTCOMES; BEDS; NEED;
D O I
10.3949/ccjm.76a.07260
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Cardiac telemetry is widely used in hospitals, but it is expensive and labor-intensive. Therefore, it should be used only in those most likely to benefit. The authors review the available evidence and offer their recommendations.
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页码:368 / 372
页数:5
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