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12 Lead EKG Interpretation PDF

251 Pages·2015·12.43 MB·English
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Unraveling the Mysteries of the 12 Lead EKG Developed by the Objectives • Identify the correct lead placement for performing a 12 lead EKG • Identify and interpret heart rhythm and differing blocks • Identify extreme axis deviations • Identify and interpret bundle branch blocks • Interpret MI location based on ST elevation 2 ECG Pre-test 3 • Is this ECG normal? A. True B. False 4 • Is this ECG normal? A. True B. False - Wenkebach 5 • Would you call a STEMI alert? A. Yes B. No 6 • Would you call a STEMI alert? A. Yes B. No - RBBB 7 • Does this person need anticoagulation? A. Yes B. No 8 • Does this person need anticoagulation? A. Yes – Atrial fibrillation B. No 9 • The initial treatment of choice for this rhythm is cardioversion. A. True B. False 10 • The initial treatment of choice for this rhythm is cardioversion. A. True B. False – SVT (try adenosine first) 11 • This ECG explains the patient’s complaints of dizziness. A. True B. False 12 • This ECG explains the patient’s complaints of dizziness. A. True – sinus bradycardia with heart rate of 37 bpm B. False 13 How did you do? OK – let’s get started!! 14 Monitoring vs Assessing • Monitoring – EKG leads can be placed anywhere – Allows for identification of VF and Asystole • Assessing – EKG leads MUST be placed in specific locations – Allows for interpretation of changes in the electrical conduction (depolarization and repolarization changes) i.e., ischemia. 16

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