- 作者：Paul A.J. Ackermans ; PhD<sup>asup><sup> ; sup><sup>paul.ackermans@philips.comsup> ; Thomas A. Solosko ; MS<sup>bsup> ; Elise C. Spencer ; RN ; BSN<sup>bsup> ; Stacy E. Gehman ; BS<sup>bsup> ; Krishnakant Nammi ; MS<sup>bsup> ; Jan Engel ; PhD<sup>csup><sup> ; sup><sup>1sup> ; James K. Russell ; PhD<sup>bsup>
- 关键词：Electrocardiogram monitoring ; Ambulatory monitoring ; Long-term monitoring ; Arrhythmia ; Skin-friendly ; Patch
- 刊名：Journal of Electrocardiology
- 出版年：2012
- 出版时间：March-April 2012
- 年：2012
- 卷：45
- 期：2
- 页码：148-153
- 全文大小：210 K
ss=""h4"">Background
Compliance to long-term ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring is important for diagnosis in patients with cardiac arrhythmia. This requires a system with a minimal impact on daily activities.ss=""h4"">Objective
The aim of this study was to investigate if a lightweight integrated adhesive monitor for long-term use without unacceptable adverse effects is feasible.
ss=""h4"">Methods
The participants wore either a prototype lightweight monitor or a control system for a total of up to 30 days, changing patches once (investigational device) or twice (control) weekly. Comfort, skin irritation, and impact on quality of life were recorded.
ss=""h4"">Results
The new monitor can be worn by most participants for periods of at least 6 days. Skin irritation and comfort rating were comparable, and impact on the quality of life was low compared with the control. Patients considered the device comfortable.
ss=""h4"">Conclusion
An integrated adhesive monitor that can be worn on the skin up to 7 days with minimal side effects is feasible.