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Transtelephonic Monitoring - ANSWER Transmitted over phone to a LICENSED practitioner to read (magnetic tape), Patients use up to 30 days Digital Monitoring - ANSWER Transmitted over a computer where report is verified by a licensed practitioner Telemedicine monitoring is usually used to evaluate_____________ - ANSWER Artificial Pacemaker Functioning Ambulatory Monitor - ANSWER Most common type is holter monitor (continuous or intermittent-only records when patient has symptoms. Used for dysrhythmias, evaluation cardic meds, and checking pacemakers-24-48 hrs-up to 30 days Procedure for applying ambulatory monitor (holter) - ANSWER Educate patient, equipment gathered and prepared, electrodes placed on chest, equipment hooked up Procedure for removing - ANSWER before removing, diary must be complete by patient, then turn off recording, remove electrodes