ecg_holter_monitoring
Continuous (Holter) ECG monitoring
Urgent continuous ECG monitoring in Virtual Ward is provided using the CardioScan platform with direct on-boarding of patients by the Virtual Ward team.
Requesting continuous ECG monitoring requires you to on-board/enrol a patient directly to the platform. To on-board ('enrol') a patient, login to BeatBox cloud site (username and password is required.)
guide to enrolling
In order to keep track of orders, please also email Patient Name & NHS no. to Amanda Rose
Self applied device
- as able to comprehend the instructions
- as physically able to apply the device
Device applied by Virtual Ward Team - VINE
| Preparation • attach 3 spots to device 1st • may need to shave chest • clean skin with prep |  |
| Fitting • peel backing off • place on chest as per diagram • ensure spots are pressed firmly and smoothly • recording begins automatically once spots attached |   |
| Patient advice | • simple, quick, firm double tap on device will create an alert on recording • patient to double tap if feels palpitations, pain or any other significant discomfort - green, red and yellow lights will flash when double tapped • advise patient that device is showerproof for short showers do not submerse. Dab dry afterwards. • extra spots are provided should any loosen • patient to keep diary of events to associate with double taps |
Beatbox enrolling
Author: Dr Dylan Jenkins June '24