Perform Electrocardiography

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Perform Electrocardiography HLTPAT407B

Objectives Check ECG machine against a checklist before each use Correctly identify, measure and inform patient regarding the ECG procedure Record patient information Position patient for attachment of leads Attach leads according to procedure manual Label leads as they are recorded and record if filter is used Record lead two rhythm strip Maintain a straight base line Clean patient’s chest and ECG electrodes Forward trace to cardiologist Identify and manage electrical interference Identify and manage skeletal muscle tremor Identify and manage wandering baseline

definitions Cardiac cycle is a single rhythmic repetition of the heartbeat Artifact is the appearance of a false signal which is obviously not from the heart Arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm Electrocardiogram a record of the electrical activity of the heart Waves are deflections from the baseline of the ECG Electrodes are specially prepared tabs with conductive gel placed on the skin to detect electrical current Purkinje fibres myocardial cells in the heart that conduct electricity to the ventricles Sinoatrial node is the pacemaker of the heart Atrioventricular node cells found in the right atrium Bundle of His are nerve fibres within the septum

What is an ECG? Provides a record or trace of the electrical activity of the heart Cardiac muscle tissue generates electrical impulses through the heart We measure this activity by placing electrodes on the chest wall, arms and legs Electrical activity show as waveforms named P.Q,R,S and Twaves

ECG

Cardiac Cycle Electrical impulse begins in the sino-atrial node in the right atrium

Cardiac cycle The impulse travels along a network of conductive fibres in the atria to the atrioventricular node

Cardiac cycle After a short delay, the impulse passes to the Bundle of His, down the right and left bundle branches, into the purkinje fibres in the ventricles

Cardiac cycle When SA node generates impulse, sodium and calcium move into cells making them contract This creates a current which flows forward contracting cells next to them Contraction of the heart occurs-systole

Cardiac cycle potassium leaves the cells and they then relax which returns them to a resting state called diastole This current also passes to the nearby tissues to the heart This is why electrodes placed on the skin can detect the current

P Wave Represents Atrial contraction Should be upright, round and symmetrical

P Wave High pointed occurs with pulmonary disease Mitral valve disease can cause wide notch Absence can mean abnormal impulse generation

QRS Represents the contraction of the ventricles This is a much stronger contraction as it pushes blood out of the ventricles into the arteries Known as QRS complex

T wave Follows QRS and shows that the ventricles have relaxed Usually upright and is taller and less symmetrical than P wave

The rate ECG paper has lines to help count time 3 large squares are equal to 1 sec To calculate the rate for 1 min, count the number of cycles in any 6 sec interval and multiply by 10

The rhythm Check the atrial rhythm by placing a piece of paper against the P wave and mark with a pencil Mark the P wave of the next cycle Move the paper across the tracing and look to see if P wave meets the line you have drawn P wave should be upright, symmetrical and before the QRS complex

QRS complex Measure from beginning of Q or R wave to the point where the S wave returns to the baseline Normal time is between 0.5 and 0.10 secs

T wave Should be present, upright and look the same

12 lead ECG A lead records the electrical activity between 2 points Each lead looks at a small part of the heart A 12 lead ECG gives a complete picture of this electrical activity During ECG, some of the electrodes are used twice

Lead Placement V1-4th intercostal space at right sternal border V2-4th intercostal space at left sternal border V3-midway between 4th and 5th intercostal spaces on left side V4-5th intercostal space at mid clavicular line V5- 5th intercostal space anterior axilla V6-5th intercostal space at midaxillary line

Lead placement

leads Leads 1,11 and 111 are attached to arms and legs They measure activity in the front of the heart Lead 1 measures between LA and RA Lead 11 measures between RA and LL Lead 111 measures between LA and L chest

Leads AVR,AVL and AVF records the centre of the heart to a limb AVL measures centre of heart to LA AVR measures centre of heart to RA AVF measures centre of heart to L foot The lead on the R foot is an earth lead

Leads Chest leads are V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6 Measures the front to the back of the heart

Limb leads Black-left arm White-right arm Red-left leg Green-right leg

Procedure Identify patient Patient needs to be calm and relaxed, no pain, respect privacy, warmth Remove top clothes, shoes, socks, jewellery Patient to lie on back Prepare skin, shave if necessary, use alcohol wipe, abrade skin, be aware of perspiration Apply electrodes Attach leads

Artifacts Electrical interference Rapid vibration and spikes that widen the baseline Look fuzzy and thick Correct by moving machine away from bed, disconnect wall socket items, patient not to touch metal on beds

Artifacts 2. Movement Talking, coughing, crying, muscle tremors Ask patient to lie with hands under buttocks Attach leads accordingly

Artifacts 3. Wandering baseline Usually due to poor electrode contact with skin Check that the lead hasn’t come loose Electrode may be too dry or too wet

Special circumstances Amputation or plaster- place electrodes close to body Pregnancy- document as may be slightly abnormal due to increased blood volume Seizure- remain calm, stay with patient, call for help, do ECG after seizure is over Large breasts- place electrodes under breast tissue

Troubleshooting Plug into socket, can be used in battery mode but preferable from wall socket Good skin contact Warm, private environment Simple explanation Comfort and lying down Label correctly

Review Page 13- check review your tracing