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Rhythm Nation
Mr. Phillips
Block Party!!!
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This rhythm originates from the SA node, has a regular rate of 60–100 beats per minute, and shows a P wave before every QRS complex.
What is...
Normal Sinus Rhythm?
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Rhythm:
What is...
Sinus Tachycardia?
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These are the 4 caliper measurements we need to interpret a strip or get the QTc measurement.
What is...
1. PR Interval
2. QRS segment
3. QT segment
4. R-R segment
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How many heart blocks are there?
What is.... FOUR:
1. First degree heart block
2. Second degree - Type I (Wenckebach/Mobitz 1)
3. Second degree - Type II (Mobitz 2)
4. Third degree (complete) heart block
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This wave represents atrial depolarization on the ECG.
What is..
P-wave?
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Rhythm:
What is...
Ventricular fibrillation?
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This button is to document my interpretation of the rhythm on the tele strip.
What is...
the white pencil?
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This block is characterized by a prolonged PR interval (>0.20 sec) but no dropped beats.
What is...
First degree AV block?
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This is how we determine regularity of a rhythm.
What is...
R-R segment & P-P segment?
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Rhythm:
Characteristics:
Rate = 70, PR interval= 0.18, QRS complex = 0.08
What is...
A-Paced Sinus Rhythm
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What is the shortcut to get to the most recent 6-second window for interpretation?
What is...
Strip Workflow
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If some Ps don't go through, now you have a...
What is...
Mobitz 2 (second degree type 2)
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This is the normal duration range for a QRS complex in seconds.
What is..
0.08 - 0.12 seconds?
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Rhythm: 
Characteristics: Wide QRS complex
Can be a single event, every other beat, every 3rd beat, every 4th beat, or multiple in a row
What is...
a Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVCs)
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How do I add a patient to the tele monitor after admitting them to VHC?
Hint: There are 3 parts
1. Patient Window
2. Drop down to "AMC - Tele"
3. Find patient room
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This life-threatening AV block is caused when the electrical impulse is completely blocked between the atria and the ventricles. The P-P intervals & R-R intervals are regular. But this is considered a medical emergency and is treated with temporary pacing until a permanent pacemaker can be placed.
What is...
Third degree or Complete heart block
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What is...
Sinus rhythm with occasional PVCs?
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BONUS! These are characteristics of this rhythm:
What is...
Junctional?