23rd February 2024

A 55-year-old man admitted to the coronary care unit post-myocardial infarct develops breathlessness and palpitations.

A 55-year-old man admitted to the coronary care unit post-myocardial infarct develops breathlessness and palpitations. A 12-lead ECG is obtained which shows ventricular tachycardia. He remains hypotensive over the next few days despite fluid resuscitation. Oral amiodarone is prescribed to be taken for the following 1 week.

Select one option which correctly describes an element of the monitoring required during treatment.