Time is Muscle
Delivering continuous ST-segment monitoring for those at risk of myocardial infarction can provide a dynamic approach to cardiac monitoring, picking up changes in the ST-segment. This can supplement the continuous bedside ecg monitoring, static 12 lead ecg and monitoring the trend of cardiac enzymes such as Troponin’s, CK, CK-MB.
This is not new technology, its been around since the mid-1980s. Take a read of the resources below on the theory, how to set up, best lead for monitoring of suspected occluded coronary artery for monitoring of ischaemia.
ST and STEMI Maps
Keywords: ST Elevation; J-Point; Myocardial Infarction; AMI; STEMI; NSTEMI
Resources
Sangkachand, P., Sarosario, B., & Funk, M. (2011). Continuous ST-segment monitoring: nurses’ attitudes, practices, and quality of patient care. American Journal of Critical Care, 20(3), 226-238.
Sandau, K. E., & Smith, M. (2009). Continuous ST-segment monitoring: protocol for practice. Critical care nurse, 29(4), 39-49.
Leeper, B. (2003). Continuous ST-segment monitoring. AACN Advanced Critical Care, 14(2), 145-154.
Aust, M. P. (2011). continuous St-segment Monitoring. American Journal of Critical Care, 20(3), 239-239.
GE Healthcare. (2010). Quick Guide 12 Lead ST-segment Monitoring.
Sydney LHD. (2015). Continuous ST Monitoring in Intensive care Unit (ICU).
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