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    5 Step EKG Interpretation

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    This document provides a 5-step process for interpreting an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG). It examines (1) heart rate, (2) rhythm, (3) P waves, (4) PR interval, and (5) QRS duration. Key points include checking that the heart rate is between 60-100 beats per minute, the rhythm is regular, P waves precede QRS complexes in a 1:1 ratio, the PR interval is 0.10-0.20 seconds, and the QRS duration is less than 0.12 seconds. Together these steps allow for interpretation of normal sinus rhythm on an EKG.

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    This document provides a 5-step process for interpreting an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG). It examines (1) heart rate, (2) rhythm, (3) P waves, (4) PR interval, and (5) QRS duration. Key points include checking that the heart rate is between 60-100 beats per minute, the rhythm is regular, P waves precede QRS complexes in a 1:1 ratio, the PR interval is 0.10-0.20 seconds, and the QRS duration is less than 0.12 seconds. Together these steps allow for interpretation of normal sinus rhythm on an EKG.

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    This document provides a 5-step process for interpreting an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG). It examines (1) heart rate, (2) rhythm, (3) P waves, (4) PR interval, and (5) QRS duration. Key points include checking that the heart rate is between 60-100 beats per minute, the rhythm is regular, P waves precede QRS complexes in a 1:1 ratio, the PR interval is 0.10-0.20 seconds, and the QRS duration is less than 0.12 seconds. Together these steps allow for interpretation of normal sinus rhythm on an EKG.

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    5 Step EKG Interpretation

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    This document provides a 5-step process for interpreting an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG). It examines (1) heart rate, (2) rhythm, (3) P waves, (4) PR interval, and (5) QRS duration. Key points include checking that the heart rate is between 60-100 beats per minute, the rhythm is regular, P waves precede QRS complexes in a 1:1 ratio, the PR interval is 0.10-0.20 seconds, and the QRS duration is less than 0.12 seconds. Together these steps allow for interpretation of normal sinus rhythm on an EKG.

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    5 Step

    EKG INTERPRETATION

    Heart rate Rhythm P wave PR interval QRS


    (in seconds) (in seconds)
    60 -100/min Regular Present before 0.10 - 0.20 Normal shape
    each QRS, identical (<5 small squares) < 0.12
    P/QRS ratio 1:1

    Heart Rate
    8 x 10 = 80
    1. Normal Sinus Rhythm
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Rate - 60 -100
    count the peaks - we have 8 here
    multiply by 10 = 80 beats!

    Rhythm

    2. Rhythm - R peaks are evenly spaced apart. R R-R int. R R R R R R

    To quickly measure this simply grab some


    paper & mark 2 R peaks then just march it out.
    The R peaks should be even every time.

    P Wave
    R R

    3. P wave - which is our atria contracting -


    is it present? & does it have its buddy QRS?
    P T P T
    we need a P with QRS every time
    Q Q
    S S

    PR interval (in seconds)


    R

    4. PR interval - basically measures the 0.2 sec

    time it takes between atrial contractions


    0.5 mV
    5 mm

    & ventricular contractions should be 5 mini P

    boxes or less - or .10 - 2.0 seconds here. PR int.

    QRS (in seconds) R-R int.

    0.2 sec

    5. QRS - Ventricles contracting


    0.5 mV
    5 mm

    PR ST
    seg. seg.

    Is it present, upright & TIGHT? P T

    Should NOT be wide, should only be PR int. Q ST int.


    S
    3 boxes - .12 seconds here. QRS
    int.
    QT int.

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