logging in or signing up EXPO EKG Basics - Long subar Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 18 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 25, 2012 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description ekg basics Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript EKG Basics: EKG BasicsElectrocardiograph (EKG)Technicians : Electrocardiograph (EKG)Technicians Operate and maintain EKG machines Perform Electrocardiograph Respond appropriately to emergency situations Document accordinglyThe Normal Conduction System: The Normal Conduction SystemWhat is an EKG?: What is an EKG? The electrocardiogram (EKG) is a representation of the electrical events of the cardiac cycle. Each event has a distinctive waveform, the study of which can lead to greater insight into a patient’s cardiac pathophysiology.What types of pathology can we identify and study from EKGs?: What types of pathology can we identify and study from EKGs? Abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias). Evidence of a heart attack. Thickening of the heart muscle caused by high blood pressure or other diseases. Parts of the heart that are not getting enough blood supply. Evidence of chemical imbalances within the body.Waveforms and Intervals: Waveforms and IntervalsEKG Leads: EKG Leads Leads are electrodes which measure the difference in electrical potential between either: 1. Two different points on the body (bipolar leads) 2. One point on the body and a virtual reference point with zero electrical potential, located in the center of the heart (unipolar leads)EKG Leads: EKG Leads The standard EKG has 12 leads: 3 Standard Limb Leads 3 Augmented Limb Leads 6 Precordial Leads The axis of a particular lead represents the viewpoint from which it looks at the heart.Determining the Heart Rate: Determining the Heart Rate Rule of 300 10 Second RuleThe Rule of 300: The Rule of 300 It may be easiest to memorize the following table: # of big boxes Rate 1 300 2 150 3 100 4 75 5 60 6 50What is the heart rate?: What is the heart rate? (300 / 6) = 50 bpm www.uptodate.comWhat is the heart rate?: What is the heart rate? (300 / 1.5) = 200 bpmThe QRS Axis: The QRS Axis The QRS axis represents the net overall direction of the heart’s electrical activity. Abnormalities of axis can hint at: Ventricular enlargement Conduction blocks (i.e. hemiblocks)Determining the Axis: Determining the Axis Predominantly Positive Predominantly Negative EquiphasicSalary Expectations EKG Technician $11.00-$15.00/Hr. Approximately $24,000.00-$36,000.00/Yr.: Salary Expectations EKG Technician $11.00-$15.00/Hr . Approximately $24,000.00-$36,000.00/Yr.Career Outlook The US Department of Labor expects increase of 21% to 39% over the next eight years. : Career Outlook The US Department of Labor expects increase of 21% to 39% over the next eight years. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
EXPO EKG Basics - Long subar Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 18 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 25, 2012 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description ekg basics Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript EKG Basics: EKG BasicsElectrocardiograph (EKG)Technicians : Electrocardiograph (EKG)Technicians Operate and maintain EKG machines Perform Electrocardiograph Respond appropriately to emergency situations Document accordinglyThe Normal Conduction System: The Normal Conduction SystemWhat is an EKG?: What is an EKG? The electrocardiogram (EKG) is a representation of the electrical events of the cardiac cycle. Each event has a distinctive waveform, the study of which can lead to greater insight into a patient’s cardiac pathophysiology.What types of pathology can we identify and study from EKGs?: What types of pathology can we identify and study from EKGs? Abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias). Evidence of a heart attack. Thickening of the heart muscle caused by high blood pressure or other diseases. Parts of the heart that are not getting enough blood supply. Evidence of chemical imbalances within the body.Waveforms and Intervals: Waveforms and IntervalsEKG Leads: EKG Leads Leads are electrodes which measure the difference in electrical potential between either: 1. Two different points on the body (bipolar leads) 2. One point on the body and a virtual reference point with zero electrical potential, located in the center of the heart (unipolar leads)EKG Leads: EKG Leads The standard EKG has 12 leads: 3 Standard Limb Leads 3 Augmented Limb Leads 6 Precordial Leads The axis of a particular lead represents the viewpoint from which it looks at the heart.Determining the Heart Rate: Determining the Heart Rate Rule of 300 10 Second RuleThe Rule of 300: The Rule of 300 It may be easiest to memorize the following table: # of big boxes Rate 1 300 2 150 3 100 4 75 5 60 6 50What is the heart rate?: What is the heart rate? (300 / 6) = 50 bpm www.uptodate.comWhat is the heart rate?: What is the heart rate? (300 / 1.5) = 200 bpmThe QRS Axis: The QRS Axis The QRS axis represents the net overall direction of the heart’s electrical activity. Abnormalities of axis can hint at: Ventricular enlargement Conduction blocks (i.e. hemiblocks)Determining the Axis: Determining the Axis Predominantly Positive Predominantly Negative EquiphasicSalary Expectations EKG Technician $11.00-$15.00/Hr. Approximately $24,000.00-$36,000.00/Yr.: Salary Expectations EKG Technician $11.00-$15.00/Hr . Approximately $24,000.00-$36,000.00/Yr.Career Outlook The US Department of Labor expects increase of 21% to 39% over the next eight years. : Career Outlook The US Department of Labor expects increase of 21% to 39% over the next eight years.