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Continuous electrocardiographic monitoring with prompt interpretation and therapeutic response remains one of the most important techniques in the care of the critically ill patient. Although originally recommended for patients with acute myocardial infarction, experience has shown that such monitoring is an effective and sensitive method for identifying abnormalities in a wide variety of clinical situations. A recent patient followed in our intensive care unit emphasizes the value of such monitoring.
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Ayres, S.M. (1978). Metabolic Causes of Arrhythmias in the Critically Ill Patient. In: Critical Care Medicine Manual. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-9932-5_31
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