Table Of Contents
Title Page
How to take this course
Course Objectives
Target Audience
Introduction/Literature Review
Physiology of Cardiac Conduction
How to Read an EKG Strip
Components of the EKG Waveform
Electrode placement & Lead selection
Sinus Dysrhythmias
		Sinus Bradycardia
		Sinus Tachycardia
		Sinus Arrhythmia
Atrial Dysrhythmias
		Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
		Premature Atrial Contractions
		Sinus Arrest
		Sinoatrial Block
		Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
		Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
		Atrial Flutter
		Atrial Fibrillation
Junctional Dysrhythmias
		Premature Junctional Contractions
		Junctional Tachycardia
		Junctional Escape Beats and Rhythm
Blocks
		First Degree AV Block
		Second Degree AV Block I
		Second Degree AV Block II
		Third Degree or Complete AV Block
		Bundle Branch Block
Ventricular Dysrhythmias
		Premature Ventricular Contractions
		Ventricular Tachycardia
		Torsade de Pointes
		Ventricular Fibrillation
		Idioventricular Rhythm
		Asystole/Ventricular Standstill
		Artifact
Selected Nursing Diagnoses & Interventions
Additional Resources
Disclosure & Disclaimer
Exam and Evaluation
About the author
References