Daily Electrode Change and Effect on Cardiac Monitor Alarms An Evidence-Based Practice Approach

作者:Cvach Maria M*; Biggs Madalyn; Rothwell Kathleen J; Charles Hudson Charmaine
来源:Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 2013, 28(3): 265-271.
DOI:10.1097/NCQ.0b013e31827993bc

摘要

Frequent monitor alarms are distracting and interfere with clinicians performing critical tasks. This article describes a quality improvement rapid-cycle change approach to explore the benefits of changing electrodes daily on the number of cardiac monitor alarms. Eight days of baseline and intervention data were compared for 2 adult acute care units. Average alarms per bed per day were reduced by 46% on both units. Daily electrocardiogram electrode change reduces the number of cardiac monitor alarms.

  • 出版日期2013-9