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Review
. 2009 Jun;76(6):368-72.
doi: 10.3949/ccjm.76a.07260.

Is telemetry overused? Is it as helpful as thought?

Marshaleen N Henriques-Forsythe  1 , Chinedu C Ivonye, Uma Jamched, Lois Kemilembe K Kamuguisha, Kelechukwu A Olejeme, Anekwe E Onwuanyi
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Review

Is telemetry overused? Is it as helpful as thought?

Marshaleen N Henriques-Forsythe et al. Cleve Clin J Med. 2009 Jun.
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Abstract

Cardiac telemetry is widely used in hospitals, but it is expensive and labor-intensive. Therefore, it should be used only in those most likely to benefit. The authors review the available evidence and offer their recommendations.

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