NU 3100 - Principles of Electrocardiograph (ECG) Interpretation & Monitoring

• Identify pertinent anatomy, physiology and electrophysiological principles of cardiac conduction (Level 2, Nursing Care)
• Interpret normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms including sinus node, atrial, junctional, ventricular dysrhythmias, and bundle branch blocks (Level 2, Nursing Care)
• Identify characteristic ECG patterns associated with myocardial ischemia, injury, and infarct (Level 3, Nursing Care)
• Identify and treat ECG alternations related to electrolytes imbalances and toxic drug effects (Level 3, Nursing Care)
• Differentiate purpose of 12 lead ECG from telemetry ECG monitoring (Level 3, Nursing Care)
• Articulate client physiological signs, symptoms, and consequences associated with abnormal cardiac rhythms (Level 3, Critical Thinking)
• Integrate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment decisions appropriate to dysrhythmia (Level 3, Critical Thinking)
• Apply principles of ECG technology and treatment options to clinical case presentations (Level 3, Critical Thinking)
• Identify different types and sources of ECG artifact and measures to control (Level 3, Technology).
• Select most appropriate lead configuration for ECG monitoring considering client situation (Level 3, Technology)
• Describe defibrillation and cardiac pacing principles as well as safety implications (Level 3, Technology)
• Identify ECG technological limitations from design and user point of reference (Level 3, Technology).

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• Anatomy and Electrophysiology of the Heart
• Pharmacological Therapy
• Principles of ECG Analysis and Monitoring
• Clinical Aspects of Sinus Dysrhythmias
• Clinical Aspects of Atrial Dysrhythmias
• Clinical Aspects of Junctional Dysrhythmias
• Clinical Aspects of Ventricular Dysrhythmias
• Clinical Aspects of AV Heart Blocks Dysrhythmias
• 12 lead ECG, Pacemaker, Principles of defibrillation and synchronized defibrillation
• ECG and Electrolyte Imbalances
• ECG changes with Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction