Q wave

Jun 17, 2009 12:40 PM

by cheng1988

what does the Q wave do in the EKG? what about if some one doesnt have a Q wave in his EKG?

nursej22 · Jun 17, 2009, 01:41 PM

Re: Q wave

A downward deflection indicates that the electrical wave is moving away from the sensing electrode. Small Q waves can be normal but large or pathological Q waves indicate an old MI that caused damage extending through the myocardium. This site gives a nice explanation.
http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=275447887

New To Site	Need Help	Quick Links
Create An Account General Site Map allnurses.com Journals Terms Of Service Privacy Policy Testimonials Meet Our Staff Advertising Information	Information Center & FAQ Boards of Nursing How-To Video Tutorials Did you forget your password? Compare Membership Contact allnurses.com Text Version Mark All Sections As Read	United States Nursing International Nursing Nursing Specialty Advanced Practice Nursing Critical Care Nursing Nursing Specialties Get In Touch... Find Us On Facebook Follow Us On Twitter

Q wave

Q wave

Nursing News

California Imposes Stricter Rules Regarding Drug Abuse In...

Are older nurses being forced out of the profession?

An outlook in California?

Australian surgeons successfully separate conjoined twins

Disruptive behavior by doctors, nurses persists a year...

Woman sues after police tackle her in ER during premature...

Beyond The Last Lecture -For Randy & Jai Pausch nurses...

WHO: Give at-risk groups anti-flu drugs early

Nursing, medical schools should work together, experts say

Army nurse honored after 100th birthday

Available Topics (tags)