ECG, EKG, Electrocardiogram The ECG is easy to understand The abnormalities happen for a reason
CONSTANT VIGILANCE !!!
The electricity of the heart
What to expect from the ECG Essential monitor Rate, rhythm, propagation of the excitation wave, heart position, muscle hypertrophy, regional ischemia NO information about pump function
3-lead system
Lead Selection Lead II is the same as standard lead two as seen in a 12 lead ECG. It is the most common monitoring lead. It is not the optimal monitoring lead.
Lead Selection V5 = the best lead to detect ST-T change Move the LA lead to V5 position Monitor lead I
The shape of the ECG P P T T QRSQRS Q R S
Normal ECG
ECG interpretation 1.Rate 2.Rhythm 3.Intervals 4.QRS complexes 5.ST segments & T waves
Abnormal Normal
ECG abnormalities Myocardial ischemia / infarction arrhythmias
Myocardial ischemia / infarction ST depression (0.1mv) ST elevation (0.2mv) T wave inversion Abnormal Q
Myocardial ischemia / infarction
Condition associated with perioperative dysrhythmias Electrolyte disturbances (hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia) Hypothermia Medications such as digitalis, theophylline, anesthetic agents Metabolic alkalosis Presence of indwelling central venous or pulmonary artery catheters Sympathetic stimulation (hypoxia, hypercarbia, surgical or anesthetic stimulation) Parasympathetic stimulation (distention of bladder or bowel)
Bradyarrhythmias
Bradyarrhythmias
Bradyarrhythmias
Bradyarrhythmias : 2 nd degree AVB
Bradyarrhythmias : 3 rd degree AVB
Tachyarrhythmias : Premature complexes
Tachyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias
Asystole