Normal Sinus Rhythms (Assessment notes)

When assessing Normal Sinus Rhythms Remember the following values.   Rate…………. Between 60–100 Rhythm…….. Regular P waves…….. Present P-R…………….  Normal QRS …………..  Normal (0.08–0.12 sec) Basic ECG Assessment Follow these steps for basic electrocardiogram interpretation. Determine ventricular rate. Determine QRS duration and shape. Identify P waves and determine if a P wave precedes every QRS…

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Quick ECG Interpretation (Assessment Notes)

For quick ECG Interpretation Result look to the following Normal values. Normal Rate 60–100 bpm Normal P-R 0.12–0.20 sec Normal QRS 0.08–0.12 sec P wave atrial depolarization; QRS ventricular depolarization; T wave ventricular repolarization Basic ECG Assessment Follow these steps for basic electrocardiogram interpretation. Determine ventricular rate. Determine QRS duration and shape. Identify P waves…

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ECG Problem # 7

This ECG was recorded in the A & E department from a 55-year-old man who had had chest pain at rest for 6 h. There were no abnormal physical findings, and his plasma troponin level was normal. What does the trace show, and how would you manage him?     ANSWER  The ECG shows: Sinus…

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