telemetry /te·lem·e·try/ (tĕ-lem´ĕ-tre) the making of measurements at a distance from the subject, the measurable evidence of phenomena under investigation being transmitted by radio signals, wires, or other means.
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telemetry [tĕ-lem´ĕ-tre]
telemetry (t
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te·lem·e·try (t -l m  -tr )n. The science and technology of automatic measurement and transmission of data by radio or other means from remote sources to receiving stations for recording and analysis. |
telemetry
[telem′ətrē]
Etymology: Gk, tele, far off, metron, measure
the electronic transmission of data between distant points, such as the transmission of cardiac monitoring data.
telemetry [tĕ-lem´ĕ-tre]
the making of measurements at a distance from the subject; usually the measurable evidence of phenomena under investigation is transmitted by radio signals.
telemetry (t
lem´trē),n the electronic transmission of data between distant points.
telemetry
the making of measurements at a distance from the subject, the measurable evidence of phenomena under investigation being transmitted by radio signals.
telemetry
Cardiology The monitoring of the cardiac rhythm and transmission of signals or data from one electronic unit to another by radio waves using a device that provides real-time measurement of a Pt's EKG for various lengths of
time See Multiple parameter telemetry, Real-timetelemetry.
Telemetry–indications
Cardiac dysrhythmia
• Atrial fibrillation or flutter
• SVT–supraventricular tachycardia
• PVC–premature ventricular contraction under treatment
• Ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation
• Bradycardia < 50/min
Heart block–2nd or 3rd degree
Angina
Acute MI–transferred from ICU
Respiratory failure
Hypotension or HTN
Electrolyte imbalance
• Hypokalemia
• Hyperkalemia
• Hypocalcemia
• Hypercalcemia
Syncope
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