EKG Flashcards
look at what to determine rhythm?
P wave before every QRS? P’ waves? wide QRS? PR interval, QT interval
look at which leads for axis?
lead 1 and AVF
look at which leads to determine hypertrophy?
atrial: V1-V2, then lead 2
vent: V1, then V5/V6
what 3 things signifjy infarction?
inverted T waves, ST elevation or depression, big Q waves
normal PR interval
0.12-0.2 sec (3-5 little squares)
normal QRS interval
- QRS = 0.08-0.10 sec (2-2.5 squares)
normal P wave height and length
o Height = <0.25mV (2.5 little squares)
o Length = <0.12 sec (3 small squares)
axis points toward what and away from what?
toward hypertrophy, away fro infarction
which leads have largest sinus P waves?
lead 2, V1
in which lead is everything inverted?
AVR
look in which leads for RBBB?
V1, V2
suspect what for very large R wave in V1
posterior MI or R vent hypertrophy
which lead has the deepest S wave?
V2
which lead has tallest R wave?
V5
3 PVCs in a row
VT
PVCs for >30 sec
sustained VT
delta wave and decreased PR segment length, slightly widened QRS. due to going through bundle of Kent
o Wolff Parkinson White
no delta wave, very short PR segment, normal QRS. due to James bundle
o Lown ganong levine
o No P or QRS for 1 cycle
o Then resumes normal
sinus block
Multiple epidsodes of sinus block
No escape foci
sick sinus syndrome
Intermittent episodes of SVT, atrial flutter, or afib
Mingled w/ sinus bradycardia
o Bradycardia – tachycardia syndrome (SSS variant)
what is present if there is at least 1 long PR interval?
AV block
Consistently lengthened PR interval by the same amount in every cycle
No dropped Ps or QRSes (normal P QRS T in every cycle)
1st degree AV block
- PR interval gradually lengthens
- Then lone P wave missing a QRS
- Set ratio of 3:2, 4:3, et
2nd degree AV block type 1
- Multiple P waves, then 1 P-QRS-T in a set ratio (3:1, 4:1, etc)
- Consistent and normal PR interval length.
2nd degree AV block type 2
Mobitz after vagal maneuver?
becomes 1:1 or no change
Independent atrial and ventricular rates. SA node or atrial foci continue firing. Junctional or ventricular foci fire independent rhythm
P waves look the same
Each QRS will look the same unless containing P wave
T wave in same direction as R
3rd degree heart block
o No P waves
o Wide and tall QRS
regular rhythm
downward displacement of pacemaker