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Summary ECG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
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Summary of ECG interpretation, lead placement, and nursing interventions
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R
P wave
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> 0 . 08 -
0.10 sec
PR interval -
> 0.12 -
0.20 sec ( 3- 5 smsq )
QRS complex
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> 0 . 08 -
0.120sec ( 2- 3 sm sq )
P PR ST T QT interval -
> 0.35 -
0.43 sec
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ST segment
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> 0.080 -
0.120sec ( 80 -
120msec )
T wave
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, The 12 Views of the Heart
• Standard EKG consists of 12 leads placed on body.
• Each lead “views” the heart from different angle.
• Two electrodes on arms and 2 on legs; these serve 6 limb leads (3 standard and 3 augmented).
• Six electrodes on chest for 6 precordial leads.
• Standard positioning of electrodes allows comparison between EKGs.
THE SiX LiMB LEADS
• View heart in frontal (vertical) plane.
• Each electrode is designated positive or negative.
• Each lead has unique angle of orientation to view heart
THE SiX PRECORDiAL LEADS
• View heart in horizontal plane.
• Record forces moving anteriorly and posteriorly.
• Each of six leads is made positive in turn; body is ground.
• V1 directly over right ventricle (right ventricular)
• V2, V3 over interventricular septum (anterior)
• V4 over apex of left ventricle (anterior)
• V5, V6 over lateral left ventricle (left lateral
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