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ECG Rhythms
Highlights from Slides EXAM #2
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/04/2012

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What does the P Wave indicate?
Definition
SA Node function
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What is the significance of the PR interval?
Definition
That is the time that the AV node is holding the impulse before propagating to the ventricles
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What is the QRS complex showing?
Definition
The impulse propagating from the AV Node through the ventricles.
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Why can't you see Atrial REPOLARIZTION?
Definition
It is covered up by the ventricular DEPOLARIZATION (T wave).
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What is the T wave?
Definition
Ventricular REPOLARIZATION or returning to electrical resting state.
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What are the five classes of Arrhythmia by ORIGIN of the arr. within the system?
Definition
Arr of the Sinus Node, atrium, AV node, ventricle, r/t "other" conduction system defects
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Supraventricular tachycardias are characterized by what?
Definition
Impulse is >100 bpm and generated above the bundle of HIS and below the SA node (Sinus tachycardia, Atrial flutter, atrial fibulation, .)
Term
What are the differences in Peds ECG's?
Definition
More Sinus Tachy bc of higher metabolic needs, Right V is stronger during first year of life
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Ventricular Tachycardia
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Atrial Fibrillation
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Sinus Tachycardia
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Sinus Rhythm with PVC
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Sinus Rhythm

 

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Sinus Rhythm with PAC
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Ventricular Fibrillation
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Sinus Bradycardia
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