EKG de rutina previo a una sedación endovenosa

The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a noninvasive test that is used to reflect underlying heart conditions by measuring the electrical activity of the heart. By positioning leads (electrical sensing devices) on the body in standardized locations, information about many heart conditions can be learned by looking for characteristic patterns on the EKG. Routine EKG: A routine EKG is defined as one that is performed without there being documentation in the medical record of medical necessity. Medical Necessity: Those services that a doctor, exercising his prudent clinical judgment, provides to his patients. These services must be based on the standards accepted in the medical practice and must be the product of scientific evidence published by peers, recommendations from the different recognized specialties. Must be appropriate and effective services that are not provided primarily for the convenience of the patient or provider and not more expensive than an alternate service similar or equivalent. Sedation: Drug-induced state of consciousness where the patient responds normally to intentional verbal commands, and where cognitive function and coordination may be impaired. Cardiovascular and ventilatory functions they are not affected. Analgesia: The use of medicines usually derived from opium, to reduce feeling of pain and/or nociceptive stimu (pain receptors in the skin). Monitoring: Monitoring is the continuous evaluation of the patient, before, during and after theadministration of sedatives and/or analgesics used in preparation for the endoscopic procedure <a id="