1E-THE ECG YO Flashcards
How many electrodes are used for a 3 lead ECG?
4 electrodes used for the 3 lead ECG! (one ground)
Which lead is our “50 yd line” view?
Lead II (R and Leg)
How many electrodes are used for a 12 lead ECG? Where are they placed?
10 electrodes used…6Precordial (chest)..4Limb
What is the P wave?
Depolarization of the Atria
What is the QRS complex?
depolarization of the ventricles
What is the T wave?
Repolarizatoin of the ventricles
What is the PQ segment?
impluse traveling thru AV, His, branches
What is in charge with normal sinus rhythm?
SA node!
What is overdrive suppression?
The backup and third string QBs!!
What are the two Latent Pacemakers?
AV node and Purkinje fibers
What is normal HR for SA node doing the work?
60-100 BPM
What is the normal HR for AV node doing the work?
40-60 BPM
What is the normal HR for Purkinje Fibers doing the work?
15-40 BPM