Cardiac Monitoring Flashcards
What should be done if you are unable to place the ECG lead properly? What needs to be documented?
When unable to place chest or limb lead optimally due to surgical constraints, document appropriately:
- Rationale for lead modification
- Location of adjusted lead
What is a J point?
Repolarization
What is sensitivity?
The ability of a test to correctly identify those with the disease
What is specificity?
The ability of the test to correctly identify those without the disease
What is true about analyzing the ST segment?
Elevation or depression assessed relative to the PR interval (isoelectric line).
Where is the ST junction measured?
- ST junction measured from where the QRS complex ends and the ST segment begin
- Synonymous with the J point
What is the sensitivity and specificity of ST segment analysis?
- Average sensitivity of 74%
- 73% specificity in detecting myocardial ischemia
Which chest lead have the best ST junction?
V2 and V3 chest leads have greatest shift of the ST junction
What are the preferred leads for ST analysis?
V3, V4, V5, limb lead III and aVF (in this order)
What is the default for most ECG leads?
- Research from 1988 suggested leads II and V5 were optimal and many still default to this option
More recent literature suggests _______ detects ischemia the earliest and most frequently
V3
What is the threshold value for abnormal J-point elevation, for men 40 years or older?
should be 0.2 mV (2 mm) in leads V2 and V3 and 0.1 mV (1 mm) in all other leads.
What is the threshold value for abnormal J-point elevation, for men 40 years or younger?
the threshold values for abnormal J-point elevation in leads V2 and V3 should be 0.25 mV (2.5 mm).
What is the threshold value for abnormal J-point elevation, for women?
the threshold value for abnormal J-point elevation should be 0.15 mV (1.5 mm) in leads V2 and V3 and greater than 0.1 mV (1 mm) in all other leads.
What is the threshold value for abnormal J-point elevation, for men and women in V3R and V4R?
the threshold for abnormal J-point elevation in V3R and V4R should be 0.05 mV (0.5 mm), except for males less than 30 years of age, for whom 0.1 mV (1 mm) is more appropriate
What is the threshold value for abnormal J-point elevation, for men and women for V7-V9?
the threshold value for abnormal J- point elevation in V7 through V9 should be 0.05 mV (0.5 mm).
What is the threshold value for abnormal J-point depression, for men and women of all ages in V2 and V3?
For men and women of all ages, the threshold value for abnormal J-point depression should be −0.05 mV (−0.5 mm) in leads V2 and V3 and −0.1 mV (−1 mm) in all other leads.
What is ocurring with ST segment depression?
Imbalance between oxygen supply and demand
What leads are most important in st segment depression analysis?
- Leads V2 and V3 (males and females)
- -0.5mm (-0.05mV)
What is the measurement for ST segment depression?
- All ECG leads except V2 and V3
- -1.0mm (-0.1mV)
What is EASI?
- Utilizes a 5 cable ECG lead system to derive a 12 lead ECG
- Comparable but not equivalent
EASI: Where is the LA lead placed?
placed over the manubrium
EASI: Where is the V lead placed?
(chest lead) placed over the lower body of the sternum
EASI: Where is the LL lead placed?
left midaxillary, horizontal to the chest electrode
EASI: Where is the RA lead placed?
right midaxillary, horizontal to the chest electrode
EASI: Where is the RL lead placed?
in any convenient location
What is the characteristics of the radial aline cannulation?
Preferred site; Allen’s test necessary
What is the characteristics of the ulnar aline cannulation?
Allen’s test necessary as this is primary source of hand blood flow
What is the characteristics of the brachial aline cannulation?
Insert medial to biceps tendon; median nerve damage possible
What is the characteristics of the axillary aline cannulation?
•Insert at junction of pectoralis and deltoid muscles
What is the characteristics of the dorsalis pedis aline cannulation?
Collateral circulation is posterior tibial artery; shows systolic pressure readings higher than radial (means likely comparable)
What is the characteristics of the umbilical aline cannulation?
Used in critically ill newborns; may require a cutdown; risk of aortic thrombosis
Identify the aortic, brachial artery, radial artery, femoral artery and dorsalis artery waveform.
Arterial waveform: what is the anacrotic limb?
The anacrotic limb marks the waveform’s inital upstroke, which occurs as blood is rapidly ejected from the ventricle through the open aortic valve into the aorta
Arterial waveform: what is the systolic peak?
Arterial pressure then rises sharply, resulting in the systolic peak-the waveform’s highest point.
Arterial waveform: what is the dicrotic limb?
as blood continues into the peripheral vessels, arterial pressure falls and the waveform begins a downward trend called the dicrotic limb. Arterial pressure usually keeps falling until pressure in the ventricle is less than pressure in the aortic root
Arterial waveform: what is the dicrotic notch?
when ventricular pressure is lower than aortic root pressure, the aortic valve closes. This event appears as a small notch on the waveform’s downside.
Arterial waveform: what is the end diastole?
when the aortic valve closes, diastole begins, progressing until aortic root pressure gradually falls to its lowest point. On the waveform, this is known as end diastole
What are the results of a normal allen’s test?
Return of color within 6 seconds
What are the results of a slow arch filling allen’s test?
Return of color delayed 7 to 15 seconds
What are the results of a incomplete arch allen’s test?
Return of color greater than 15 seconds
What are the different techniques of arterial line cannulation?
- Direct arterial puncture
- Guidewire assisted cannulation (Seldinger technique)
- Transfixion withdrawl
What is the appropriate sizing for an adult NIBP monitoring?
width of the bladder should be roughly 40% the circumference of the arm and length of the bladder should cover about 80% of the circumference of the arm
What is the appropriate sizing for an child NIBP monitoring?
cuff should cover approximately 2/3 upper arm or thigh
What is a source of most error for NIBP monitoring?
Inappropriate cuff size or too rapid deflation
What can cause a false high on bp cuff?
Too narrow