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1 CE HOURClinical Medical Assisting

ECG Rhythm Strip

 Key Terms: 
  • Systematic Rhythm Analysis
  • Rhythm Regularity
  • Pattern Recognition
  • ECG Artifact

Outline:
  • Introduction
    • Course Objectives
    •  Key Terminology
    •  Scope of Rhythm Strip Interpretation
    •  Why Rhythm Strip Interpretation Still Matters
  •  Foundations of Rhythm Strip Interpretation
    • The Systematic Rhythm Analysis Approach
    •  The Rhythm Analysis Workflow
    •  Pattern Recognition in Rhythm Interpretation
    •  Measurement Accuracy in Rhythm Interpretation 
  • Core Rhythm Strip Evaluation
    • Determining Heart Rate from a Rhythm Strip
    •  Heart Rate Calculation Methods
    •  Heart Rate Calculation Examples
    •  Knowledge Application – Visual Heart Rate Estimation
    •  Knowledge Application Resolution – Visual Rate Estimation
    •  Evaluating Rhythm Regularity
    •  Knowledge Application – Rhythm Regularity
    •  Knowledge Application Resolution – Rhythm Regularity
    •  Evaluating P Waves
    •  Knowledge Application – P Wave Identification
    •  Knowledge Application Resolution – P Wave Interpretation
    •  Evaluating the PR Interval
    •  Evaluating the QRS Complex
    •  Putting the Rhythm Analysis Steps Together
    •  ECG Rhythm Strip Interpretation Pitfalls
  • Rhythm Pattern Recognition
    • Narrow vs Wide Complex Rhythms
    •  Wide Complex Tachycardia
    •  Clues That Suggest Ventricular Tachycardia
    •  Knowledge Application – QRS Pattern Recognition
    •  Knowledge Application Resolution – QRS Pattern Recognition
  • Artifact vs True Arrhythmia
    • When Artifact Mimics Arrhythmia
    •  Common Sources of ECG Artifact
    •  Visual Clues That Suggest Artifact
    •  Steps to Verify Artifact
    •  Clinical Response When Artifact Is Suspected
    •  Case Study – Artifact or Arrhythmia
    •  Case Study Resolution – Artifact vs True Rhythm
  • Clinical Application
    • How Rhythm Interpretation Fits Into Clinical Workflow
    •  Key Pattern Recognition Tips for Rhythm Interpretation
    •  Rhythm Strip Analysis Checklist
    •  Key Takeaways for ECG Rhythm Strip Interpretation

Accreditation Numbers

  • 586-4225-26