Steps in Rhythm Interpretation Flashcards

1
Q

Regular

A

equal distance between R waves

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2
Q

Irregular

A

varying distances between R waves

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3
Q

Regularly irregular

A

R waves occur in a pattern (groups of beats separated by pauses)

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4
Q

Irregularly irregular

A

totally irregular without any pattern

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5
Q

How to find heart Rate?

A

Count number of R-R intervals (or P-P intervals) in a 6 second strip and
multiply by 10 (best method for irregular rhythms

Count number of large boxes between R waves and divide into 300:

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