Cardiac patient-care technology in home care has added value to the nursing practice and made it more cost effective. From electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring to computerized disease management systems to hemodynamic monitoring, the field of home care has been under attack by the technology industry. Nurses need to know what technologies are available for home care utilization, and how they are used, in order to decide which devices will best meet patient care needs as well as facilitate nursing practice.
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