NCM110 Nursing Informatics

Justine Preston R. Alejo BSN ll-B

Clinical Instructor: Kenneth Robles Falle, RN
Wireless ECG monitoring system
A wireless ECG (Electrocardiogram) monitoring system is a medical device used for monitoring
and recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time, without the need for
wired connections between the patient and the monitoring equipment. It typically consists of
electrodes attached to the patient's body, a recording device, and wireless communication
capabilities to transmit data to a monitoring station or healthcare provider.

Specs:
Hardware:
 QardioCore device
 Three chest straps, to facilitate your everyday use
 Charging cable
 Quick guide
 User manual
Software:
 Qardio App from the Apple
Power Source:
 Disposable or rechargeable batteries in the ECG device itself.

General User Guide:

1. Download Qardio App on mobile
2. Create a user login and turn the Bluetooth On, then connect to the chest straps
3. Fit the straps and wear it directly through the skin below the sternum with all the electrodes
touching the skin. You’ll a green light as indicated that it is On.
4. Your ECG can be affected by the position of QardioCore on your chest and your physiological
condition. It is very important that QardioCore is correctly placed.
5. To stop the ECG, detached the clip from QardioCore and Removing it from the chest.

Advantages:
 Portability, Convenience
 Real-time Monitoring, Remote Monitoring, Reduced Risk of Interference

Disadvantages:
 Cost, Battery Life, Complexity, Data Security, Limited Range
 Signal Quality, Compatibility, Regulatory Compliance, Dependency on Technology

References
 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (n.d.). Understand your heart rhythm disorders
(arrhythmias). National Institutes of Health.
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/understanding-heart-rhythm-disorders-
arrhythmias