telemetry

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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te·lem·e·try (t-lm-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.

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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.

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telemetry (tlem´trē),

n the electronic transmission of data between distant points.

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telemetry

the making of measurements at a distance from the subject, the measurable evidence of phenomena under investigation being transmitted by radio signals.

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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–2^nd or 3^rd degree  

Angina  

Acute MI–transferred from ICU  

Respiratory failure  

Hypotension or HTN  

Electrolyte imbalance  

• Hypokalemia

• Hyperkalemia

• Hypocalcemia

• Hypercalcemia

Syncope