- An electrocardiogram records the electrical signals in your heart - A prescription or a recommendation to someone or something like pills or a specialist in some field. - The V stands for Vector and R, L and F stand for Right, Left and Foot. - 12 leads which are derived by means of 10 electrodes. - Step 1 – Heart rate. Step 2 – Heart rhythm. Step 4 – P waves. Step 5 – PR interval. Step 6 – QRS complex. Step 7 – ST segment. Step 8 – T waves. - Place RA (white) electrode under right clavicle, mid-clavicular line within the rib cage frame. Place LA (black) electrode under left clavicle, mid-clavicular line within the rib cage frame. Place LL (red) electrode on the lower left abdomen within the rib cage frame. Select the ECG Lead II at the bedside monitor. - An ECG can help your doctor identify an unusually fast heart rate (tachycardia) or an unusually slow heart rate (bradycardia). Heart rhythm. An ECG can show heart rhythm irregularities (arrhythmias). These conditions may occur when any part of the heart's electrical system malfunctions.
- QRS complex is between 0.08 and 0.10 seconds & A QRS duration of greater than 0.12 seconds is considered abnormal.
- Shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, an abnormally fast heartbeat, sudden weakness, or feeling like you are going to pass out are common signs of problems that would show an abnormal ECG.
( Oye, puedo leer español, pero no puedo escribirlo tan bien, aunque espero haberte ayudado con esto )
