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What are the characteristics of Sinus Arrhythmia
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Irregular rhythm that varies w/respiration
All P waves are identical Considered normal |
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What are the characteristics of Wandering pacemaker
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Irregular rhythm.
P wave changes shape as location varies Rate <100/min |
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What are the characteristics of Multifocal ATrial Tachycardia
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Irregular rhythm.
P wave changes shape as location varies Rate >100/min |
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What are the characteristics of Atrial Fibrillation
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Irregular ventricular rhythm.
Erratic atrial spikes (no P wave) from multiple atrial automaticity foci. Atrial d/c may be difficult to see. |
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How do you evaluate Rhythm on and EKG?
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1 Look for pauses, premature beats, irregularity and abnormal waves.
2. Check for P before QRS & QRS after each P. 3. Look at PR intervals (for AV Blocks); Look at QRS interval (for BBB) 4. Has QRS vector shifted outside normal range? (R/O hemiblock) |
