Lecture

In this lesson, we are going to define asystole and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmia.  We will look at signs and symptoms that nurses will need to carefully monitor for and review

In this lesson, we are going to talk about what can cause a premature atrial contraction, or PAC, and identify some signs and symptoms of this dysrhythmia.  We are also going to take a look at the appearance of PACs

In this lesson, we are going to discuss atrial flutter and see how it differs from other forms of atrial dysrhythmias.  We will identify some causes and risk factors for development and then look at signs and symptoms that nurses

In this lesson, we are going to review atrial fibrillation and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this cardiac dysrhythmia.  We are going to take a look at signs and symptoms that nurses will need to carefully monitor

In this lesson, we are going to discuss ventricular fibrillation, or v-fib, and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this cardiac dysrhythmia.  We are going to review signs and symptoms along with the easy to recognize appearance of

In this lesson, we are going to define ventricular tachycardia, or v-tach, and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this cardiac dysrhythmia.  We are going to review signs and symptoms along with how to determine the appearance of

In this lesson, we are going to review normal sinus rhythm and also identify some sinus rhythm irregularities.  Normal sinus rhythm is the electrical current all clients will ideally have. This rhythm is the basis for identifying all other dysrhythmias

In this lesson, we are going to discuss what a cardiac rhythm strip is and how it aids healthcare workers in diagnosing cardiac dysrhythmias.  We will talk about proper electrode placement, which is critical for accurate readings. Then we’ll go