The impact of ST-segment monitoring on patient outcomes is not known, but accurate data collection is imperative when it is used.
ST-segment monitoring can detect silent ischemia, but its impact on patient outcomes is currently unknown.
ST-segment monitoring can detect silent ischemia, which occurs in the absence of symptoms. Although the impact of ST-segment monitoring on patient outcomes is not known, when ST-segment monitoring is used it is imperative that accurate data are obtained.Level I: Manufacturer’s recommendations onlyLevel II: Theory based, no research data to support recommendations; recommendations from expert consensus group may existLevel III: Laboratory data, no clinical data to support recommendationsLevel IV: Limited clinical studies to support recommendationsLevel V: Clinical studies in more than one or two patient populations and situations to support recommendationsLevel VI: Clinical studies in a variety of patient populations and situations to support recommendationsTo e-mail a clinical practice specialist for additional information/assistance, go to www.aacn.org, click “Contact Us,” and select PRN under Departments.
A Fri, study conducted a review in silent ischemia. ST-segment monitoring was evaluated. The impact of ST-segment monitoring on patient outcomes is not known, but accurate data collection is imperative when it is used.