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Interpreting the Heart Rhythm
What & Where to Look
MODULE 3 NRSG450
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Interpreting the Heart Rhythm
Determine the rate:
1. Read the rate off the monitor.
2. Run off a 6 second strip, count number of QRS complexes and multiply by 10.
3. Select two typical R wave peaks and use “time-box” scale.
Interpreting the Heart RhythmDetermine the rhythm:
Look for patternLook for pattern
Regularly Regular?
Irregularly Regular?
Irregularly Irregular?
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