Is telemetry overused? Is it as helpful as thought?

Cleve Clin J Med. 2009 Jun;76(6):368-72. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.76a.07260.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Electrocardiography / economics
  • Electrocardiography / standards
  • Electrocardiography / statistics & numerical data*
  • Electrocardiography, Ambulatory / economics
  • Electrocardiography, Ambulatory / standards
  • Electrocardiography, Ambulatory / statistics & numerical data
  • Heart Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Patient Selection
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Risk Assessment
  • Telemetry / economics
  • Telemetry / standards
  • Telemetry / statistics & numerical data*