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USE OF BEDSIDE MONITORS AND DEFRIBILATORS
Introduction
During sudden cardiac arrest , heart stop beating normally. AEDs can eliminate abnormal heart
rhythms by depolarizing the entire system heart electricity . This allows the heart to completely
repolarize and start over function electricity normal . Bedside monitor helps in quickly identifying
changes and complications in the patient's condition. This monitor can detect multiple vitals ,
display them on the screen, and sound an alarm to let the team know if something goes wrong.
Objective
Students know and know the uses bedside monitors and defibrillators
Definition
A bedside monitor is a display of the main bodily functions on a visible device such as a television
screen or computer monitor . Monitors are attached to cables, called leads . To monitor the patient's
vital signs, attach the oximeter and EKG pads to the patient's body
Procedure
1. Wash hands before contact with patients
2. Introduce yourself to the patient
3. Correct patient verification using two identifiers.
4. Assess the patient's cardiovascular status.
5. Assess the patient's history for cardiac arrhythmias or heart problems
6. Assist the patient to a supine position
7. Help the patient remove clothing covering the chest.
8. Ensure that the appropriate patient sector in the central monitoring system is activated.
9. Turn on the bedside monitor.
10. Decide whether the patient will be monitored with a three-lead or five-lead system.
11. Check the lead and wire for kinks, breaks, or discoloration.
12. Attach the patient cable to the monitoring system or telemetry transmitter.
13. Check that the main cable is plugged into the patient cable properly and securely.
14. Select leads for monitoring taking into account chest wall space limitations for actual electrode
placement
15. Select the appropriate limb leads for the clinical situation.
16. Identify the sternal notch or corner of Louis.
17. Check the EKG tracing on the monitor for the size of the R and T waves.
Defibrillators
A defibrillator is a device that restores a normal heartbeat by sending electrical pulses or shocks
to the heart. They are used to prevent or correct arrhythmias , heartbeats that are uneven or too
slow or too fast . A defibrillator can also restore a heartbeat if the heart suddenly stops.
Defibrillator type
1. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) or Automatic External Defibrillator
a. Definition
AEDs is a medical device that can analyze the heart rhythm automatically and give an
electric shock to restore the heart rhythm .
b. Use
Someone with cardiac arrest (must be assisted within 10 minutes to survive)
c. How to use
1) Call 9-1-1 or have someone else call 9-1-1. If there are two rescuers, one can provide
USE OF BEDSIDE MONITORS AND DEFRIBILATORS
Introduction
During sudden cardiac arrest , heart stop beating normally. AEDs can eliminate abnormal heart
rhythms by depolarizing the entire system heart electricity . This allows the heart to completely
repolarize and start over function electricity normal . Bedside monitor helps in quickly identifying
changes and complications in the patient's condition. This monitor can detect multiple vitals ,
display them on the screen, and sound an alarm to let the team know if something goes wrong.
Objective
Students know and know the uses bedside monitors and defibrillators
Definition
A bedside monitor is a display of the main bodily functions on a visible device such as a television
screen or computer monitor . Monitors are attached to cables, called leads . To monitor the patient's
vital signs, attach the oximeter and EKG pads to the patient's body
Procedure
1. Wash hands before contact with patients
2. Introduce yourself to the patient
3. Correct patient verification using two identifiers.
4. Assess the patient's cardiovascular status.
5. Assess the patient's history for cardiac arrhythmias or heart problems
6. Assist the patient to a supine position
7. Help the patient remove clothing covering the chest.
8. Ensure that the appropriate patient sector in the central monitoring system is activated.
9. Turn on the bedside monitor.
10. Decide whether the patient will be monitored with a three-lead or five-lead system.
11. Check the lead and wire for kinks, breaks, or discoloration.
12. Attach the patient cable to the monitoring system or telemetry transmitter.
13. Check that the main cable is plugged into the patient cable properly and securely.
14. Select leads for monitoring taking into account chest wall space limitations for actual electrode
placement
15. Select the appropriate limb leads for the clinical situation.
16. Identify the sternal notch or corner of Louis.
17. Check the EKG tracing on the monitor for the size of the R and T waves.
Defibrillators
A defibrillator is a device that restores a normal heartbeat by sending electrical pulses or shocks
to the heart. They are used to prevent or correct arrhythmias , heartbeats that are uneven or too
slow or too fast . A defibrillator can also restore a heartbeat if the heart suddenly stops.
Defibrillator type
1. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) or Automatic External Defibrillator
a. Definition
AEDs is a medical device that can analyze the heart rhythm automatically and give an
electric shock to restore the heart rhythm .
b. Use
Someone with cardiac arrest (must be assisted within 10 minutes to survive)
c. How to use
1) Call 9-1-1 or have someone else call 9-1-1. If there are two rescuers, one can provide
