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    Ateneo de Zamboanga University

    College of Nursing

    NURSING SKILLS OUTPUT (NSO)

    Electrocardiogram

    I. Description:

    An electrocardiogram — abbreviated as EKG or ECG — is a test that


    measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat. With each beat, an electrical
    impulse (or “wave”) travels through the heart. This wave causes the muscle to
    squeeze and pump blood from the heart. A normal heartbeat on ECG will show the
    timing of the top and lower chambers.

    II. Materials/Equipment Needed:

     Electrodes (sensors)
     Gauze and skin prep solution (as approved by facility)
     Razor or clippers and a roll of tape (for hair removal)
     Skin adhesive and/or antiperspirant
     EKG paper (if machine is required to provide a hard copy)

    III. Procedure:
    1. Place the patient in a supine or semi-Fowler’s position.
    2. Expose the chest, ankles, and wrists.
    3. Place electrodes on the inner aspect of the wrists, on the medical aspect
    of the lower legs, and on the chest.
    4. After all electrodes are in place, connect the lead wires.
    5. Press the START button and input any required information.
    6. Make sure that all leads are represented in the tracing. If not, determine
    which electrode has come loose, reattach it, and restart the tracing.
    7. All recording and other nearby electrical equipment should be properly
    grounded.
    8. Make sure that the electrodes are firmly attached.
    IV. Diagram/Illustrations:

    V. Nursing Responsibilities:
    1. Disconnect the equipment, remove the electrodes, and remove the gel
    with a moist cloth towel.
    2. If the patient is having recurrent chest pain or if serial ECG’s are ordered,
    leave the electrode patches in place.
    3. Obtain a list of current meds and the time of administrations.
    4. Teach methods to relieve anxiety and remain relaxed.
    5. If the patient needs to be transported to the ECG department, transport
    him on a trolley; never allow him to walk till diagnosis is confirmed.
    6. To prevent unnecessary disturbance from the bystanders keep them away
    from patient.
    7. Check the ECG machine is functioning properly.
    8. After each use the electrode plates should be thoroughly cleansed with
    soap and water.

    Reference/s:

     http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/DiagnosingaHeartAttac
    k/Electrocardiogram-ECG-or-EKG_UCM_309050_Article.jsp#.WYW6goSGPIU
     https://ekg.academy/learn-ekg?courseid=319&seq=3
     http://shs-manual.ucsc.edu/policy/electrocardiogram-procedure

    August 9, 2017 Concesa B. Gayo RN MAN


    Date Clinical Instructor

    Prince Mark B. Badillo


    III-A

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