ECG Comprehensive Review

Description

Can't remember what A-Fib looks like or how to read the 12-lead ECG? This class is designed for those seeking clarification on the basics of ECG interpretation. This fast paced course is designed to give you an overview of basic rhythm interpretation and a five step method in analyzing a 12-lead ECG. It starts by explaining the basics of cardiac electrophysiology and moves the learner to the interpretation of the 12-lead ECG.

This course is designed for those who once learned, or practiced in a critical environment and wish to refresh their knowledge of basic cardiac rhythm and 12-lead ECG interpretation.

Objectives

After completion of ECG Comprehensive Review the participant will be able to:

• Describe the differences between cardiac monitoring and a 12-lead ECG monitoring
• Interpret the components of an ECG rhythm and their significance to the cardiac cycle
• Calculate the rate, rhythm, PR interval, and QRS interval for various rhythms
• Discriminate between sinus, atrial, and ventricular dysrhythmias
• Analyze a 12-lead ECG using a consistent identification method
• Distinguish between left and right bundle branch block patterns on a 12-lead ECG
• Recognize chamber enlargement on a 12-lead ECG
• Classify an axis on a 12-lead ECG
• Identify ECG changes associated with ischemia, injury, and infarction
• Detect ECG changes associated with electrolyte abnormalities and drug toxicities

Course Outline

• Principals of current and lead placement
• Anatomy of an ECG complex
• Systematic approach to rhythm interpretation
• Systematic approach to the 12-lead ECG interpretation
• Intervals and blocks
• Chamber enlargement
• Axis deviation Ischemia, Injury, and Infarction
• Electrolyte abnormalities and other ghosts

Total Contact Hours - 7.0