EKG Strips Made Easy

This is something that nursing students will need to know and here are some hot tips. Nurses Announcements Archive

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Hey, everyone making a series to easily master EKG strips for all those trying to learn how to read them.

Part 1: The Basics

1. Know the normal interval values.

2. Be aware of the measurement of your paper - always use a 6-second strip

3. Look at the rate - norms between 60-80 bpm

4. Whats the rhythm? Measure the R to R interval

Part 2: Atrial Fibrillation vs Atrial Flutter

Afib versus Aflutter

1. Do I have a P-wave? Nope

2. Is my R to R interval regular or irregular? Irregular in both cases

3. Afib is an ugly sister where there is irregularity between the R to R intervals

4. What's the rate? Can be varied anywhere from 120

I will continue adding videos to this series to help you guys master your EKG strips.

Specializes in ED, Tele, MedSurg, ADN, Outpatient, LTC, Peds.

Nice! Love telemetry! Keep them coming, nurse Karma!

Thank you appreciate the feedback =)

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