EKG Flashcards
3 lead EKG
- Usually continuous monitoring
- 4 parts (limb leads)
- RA - White
- LA - Black
- RL - Green
- LL - Red
5 lead EKG (Holter monitor)
- R Sternum (white)
- L Sternum (black)
- R Lower thoracic (green)
- L Lower thoracic (red)
- Bottom right of sternum (Brown)
Skin prep for EKG
- Shave area for smoother application
- Clean with alcohol wipes
- Use exfoliating paper
12 lead EKG
•Regular 3 lead set up (all 4 limb leads)
•Precordial leads
-V1: 4th intercostal space, R of sternum
-V2: 4th intercostal space, L of sternum
-V4: 5th intercostal space, midvlavicular
-V3: Between V2 and V4
-V6: 5th intercostal space, midaxillary (line up at V4 level)
-V5: 5th intercostal space between V4 and V6
Einthoven triangle/law
An equilateral triangel used as a model of standard limb leads used to record EKG. The heart is said to be the center of the triangle.
Angina pectoris
Pain or discomfort in the chest
Stable angina
Occurs with exercise and is relieved with rest and meds (less than 20 mins)
Unstable angina
Occurs suddenly without warning (more than 20 mins)
Aorta
Largest artery in the body, carries oxygenated blood away from the heart
Apex
Lower pointed end of heart
Arrhythmia
An abnormal heart rhythm
Arteriosclerosis
A chronic disease characterized by the hardening and thickening of the arteries
Artifact
Electrical or magnetic interference that alters the EKG tracing
Asystole
Absense of any electrical activity of the heart
Atherosclerosis
Plaque build up on the inner lining of the blood vessels
AV node (atrioventricular node)
Consists of specialized tissue that is able to regulate impulses between atria and ventricles
Baseline
An electrically neutral area of an EKG
Bundle branch
Part of the conduction system responsible for triggering ventricular muscle contractions
Bundle of HIS
Part of conduction system responsible for conducting a stimulus to the septum and bundle branches
Cardiac arrest
The absense of cardiac activity
Coronary arteries
Arteries that supply oxygenated blood to the myocardium