EKG STRIPS INFO Flashcards
Sinus Tachycardia
Rythm - regular
Rate- less than 150 bpm
PR Interval- shorter because of fast heart rate
QRS complex- constant within normal limits
Premature Atrial Contraction
Rhythm- normal except during PAC
Rate- 80 bpm
PR Interval- diformed P during PAC
QRS complex - normal
Sinus Bradycardia
Rhythm - Normal
Rate- less than 40 bpm
PR Interval- normal limits and constant
QRS complex- normal
Sinus Arryhtmia
Rhythm- irregular
Rate - 60 bpm
PR Interval- May vary
QRS complex- normal
Atrial Fibrillation
Rhythm - irregular
Rate- above 400 bpm
PR Interval- not measurable
QRS complex - narrow
Asystole
Rhythm- irregular
Rate- indiscernible
PR Interval- not measurable
QRS complex- not present
Coarse VFib
Rhythm- irregular
Rate- cannot be determined
PR Interval- can’t calculate
QRS complex- waves
Torsades de Pointes
Rhythm- irregular
Rate- immeasurable, ventricular rate 150-300 bpm
PR Interval- unable to calculate
QRS complex- wide and bizzare
Monomorphic VT
Rhythm- usually regular
Rate- between 100 to 250 bpm
PR Interval- n/a
QRS complex- wide and bizarre
Agonal Rhythm
Rhythm - irregular
Rate- less than 20 bpm
PR Interval- n/a
QRS complex - wide and bizarre
Idioventricular Rhythm
Rythm- regular
Rate- 20-40 bpm
PR Interval- immeasurable
QRS complex- wide and bizarre
Premature Ventricular Contraction
Rhythm - irregularity during PVC
Rate- usually within normal limits
PR Interval- normal except during PVC where it’s measurable
QRS complex- wide and bizarre
Third Degree Heart Block( AV dissociation)
Rhythm - irregular
Rate - 40 bpm
PR Interval- not measurable
QRS complex- regular and uniform
Second Degree Type 2 ( Morbitz type 2)
Rhythm- regular atria , irregular ventricular
Rate- 90 bpm
PR Interval- unable to determine
QRS complex- normal and uniform except in missed beats
Second Degree Type 1 Heart Block (Wenckebach )
Rhythm- regularly irregular
Rate- 60 bpm
PR Interval- varies
QRS complex- normal and uniform except during missed beats