Description
Key Uses:
Resting ECGs: To record the heart’s electrical activity when the patient is at rest.
Stress ECGs: To monitor the heart’s activity during exercise or a simulated stress test.
Holter monitoring: To continuously record the heart’s electrical activity over a longer period (24 hours or more).
Surgical site infection reduction: Single-use electrodes have been shown to reduce surgical site infections compared to reusable electrodes.
Alarm fatigue reduction: They can also help reduce false alarms during monitoring, which can lead to “alarm fatigue” in healthcare staff.
General monitoring: Used for various monitoring purposes during procedures and patient care.
Benefits of Single-Use Electrodes:
Reduced risk of cross-contamination:
Prevents the spread of infections between patients.
Easy to use and discard:
Simplifies the process of ECG monitoring and minimizes time spent on cleaning and disinfecting reusable electrodes.
Cost-effective:
In some cases, single-use electrodes may be more cost-effective in the long run, considering the cost of cleaning and potential infection control measures for reusable electrodes.
Improved patient safety:
By reducing the risk of infection and false alarms, single-use electrodes contribute to improved patient safety.