What do I do when my child is wearing a Holter monitor?
The nurse will show you how to work the monitor and find the event button. Your child may continue all normal activities, except bathing, showering, or swimming. You will be given a diary in which you will list your child’s daily activities. Make a note in the diary if your child complains of chest pain, dizziness, or fast heart rate. If any of these symptoms occur, push the event button on the monitor and write the symptom in the diary. You should also push the event button if you give your child any heart medicine.
