Introduction for Healthcare Providers : ECG Assessment

Description

What topics will you cover

• What are ECGs and why are they useful?
• How to record an ECG.
• Troubleshooting and challenges in obtaining a high-quality ECG.
• Recognising normal sinus rhythm.
• Introduction to arrhythmias.

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:

• Explain the heart’s normal electrical activity and the meaning of the term ‘sinus rhythm’.
• Describe an ECG and what it measures.
• Discuss the reasons for recording an ECG.
• Identify the steps involved in recording a standard 12 lead ECG, including electrode placement and the pre and post-procedure considerations.
• Identify problems in obtaining a good quality ECG and suggest solutions to these.
• Explain the relationship between the heart’s electrical activity and ECG waveforms.
• Summarise the parameters for normal sinus rhythm.
• Describe some key features of arrhythmias and their potential impact.