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16 Cards in this Set
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P wave |
Atrial depolarization, if there is a hidden p wave it could indicate atrial tachycardia |
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PR interval |
The time it takes the electrical impulse from SA node to AV node |
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QRS complex |
Ventricular depolarization, time recorded 0.06-0.10sec |
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Cardiac cells |
When in a negative charged state there is no activity which means they are polarized |
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Pt had a mastectomy, where do you place the electrodes |
As close to the surgical site as possible |
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Importance of lead positioning |
To capture true cardiac activity |
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If electrodes arent sticking |
Use tape or alcohol wipes |
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Wandering baseline ecg tracing |
Make sure electrodes are on correctly |
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Somatic tremor ecg tracing |
Tell pt to stay as still as possible |
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V1 |
R side 4th intercostal space |
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V2 |
L side 4th intercostal space |
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V3 |
L side in between v2 and v4 |
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V4 |
L side 5th intercostal space midclavicular line |
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V5 |
L side horizontal to v4 axillary line |
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V6 |
L side horizontal to v4 midaxillary line |
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Stress testing things to monitor |
Blood pressure, pulse, monitor facial expressions and ask pt to report any symptoms during test. |
