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Holter ECG for children
Holter monitor for kids · 24-hour ECG for a child · pediatric Holter monitoring
Sensors are stuck on your child's chest, and a small device records their ECG for 24 hours. Your child goes about a normal day.
When a child has a racing heart, fainting, or chest pain, or the doctor heard skipped beats.
⏱ Duration: usually worn for 24 hours; results come in 1 to 3 days
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Bathing. Bathe your child the day before. They cannot wash with the device on.
- Clothing. A loose undershirt or T-shirt, so the wires do not get in the way.
- Talk about it. Explain to your child that the sensors must not be touched or pulled off.
- Diary. Write down what your child did and felt: play, sleep, and complaints.
What to bring
- Your referral
- A notebook for the diary
- A loose T-shirt
- Your child's documents
How it goes
- The nurse cleans the skin on your child's chest
- Several sensors are stuck on
- A small device on a belt or strap is connected to them
- Your child goes home and lives as usual
- You keep a diary: sleep, play, complaints
- After 24 hours, the device is removed at the clinic
What you'll feel
- It does not hurt
- The sticky pads may itch
- Little ones sometimes grab the wires. Keep an eye on them
Afterwards
- Results usually come in 1 to 3 days
- Mild redness from the pads goes away on its own
- Your doctor will explain the result
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Your child faints: call emergency services
- Severe chest pain or shortness of breath
Common questions
Can my child run around with the Holter?
Yes. Normal activity is actually needed. But no water and no swimming pool.
What if a sensor comes off?
Press it back on and write down the time. If it came off completely, call the clinic.