The Post Event Monitors are small ECG recording devices than can be carried in the purse or pocket until the onset of symptoms. The ECG monitor is held up to the chest to make a recording of the ECG at the time that symptoms are happening. The symptoms best suited to this type of recording device, are those that last for a period of a few minutes or more. The patient is probably the best judge of the nature and duration of symptoms to make monitoring with this device successful. This type of monitor is very well suited for use with small children, as it is easy to use.
Parents can use it to monitor infants, too.
The wrist watch type of monitoring device is sometimes used, however, it is not as popular because the quality of the ECG signal is inconsistent and unreliable. This is true of both types of monitors. The receipt of the recorded ECG is the most important part of this diagnostic test . Even though the new technologies in monitoring devices are much better than the older versions, it is still the skill and patience of the nurses and technicians who answer the phone that can make the difference in gaining a good diagnostic result. Many hospitals and doctors' offices that provide this diagnostic test allow the recorded ECG's to be transmitted into a recording machine.