Is telemetry overused? Is it as helpful as thought?
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.
Henriques-Forsythe
Marshaleen N
MN
Department of Internal Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA.
Ivonye
Chinedu C
CC
Jamched
Uma
U
Kamuguisha
Lois Kemilembe K
LK
Olejeme
Kelechukwu A
KA
Onwuanyi
Anekwe E
AE
D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015716:Electrocardiography, Ambulatory / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013686:Telemetry / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*