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. 1987 Mar;22(1):15-32.

Monitoring the patient with acute myocardial infarction

V C Lewis
  • PMID: 3644286

Monitoring the patient with acute myocardial infarction

V C Lewis. Nurs Clin North Am. 1987 Mar.

Abstract

Cardiac monitoring is a vital component in the management of the patient with AMI. Knowledge of the age, location, and extent of an MI and effective use of continuous cardiac monitoring will aid the nurse in anticipating, identifying, and treating potential complications.

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