The content of this seminar is considered to be essential knowledge of any nurse working in the areas of ward telemetry, coronary care, critical care and emergency nursing. It is also applicable for the ward nurse wanting to upskill their knowledge on interpretation of arrhythmias. If a nurse agrees to work in any of these areas, the content discussed in this webinar is considered foundational knowledge or essential competencies. Understanding of the foundation of electrophysiology and the three parameters or measurements will aid the nurse in recognition of any deviation from the normal
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the three essential parameters (values) that assist with analysis of a rhythm strip.
2. Demonstrate how to work out these three parameters: PR interval, QRS width, QT interval.
3. Discuss the responsibilities of a nurse working in areas where there is telemetry or monitored patients.
4. Explain what the nurse would observe for on a rhythm strip of a patient who has been admitted with a drug overdose or post myocardial infarction.
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the three essential parameters (values) that assist with analysis of a rhythm strip.
2. Demonstrate how to work out these three parameters: PR interval, QRS width, QT interval.
3. Discuss the responsibilities of a nurse working in areas where there is telemetry or monitored patients.
4. Explain what the nurse would observe for on a rhythm strip of a patient who has been admitted with a drug overdose or post myocardial infarction.