Sinus Rhythms

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 on a cardiac rhythm strip.  We’ll go over the electrical pathway through the heart and identify the key structures in electrical conduction. We are also going to summarize how to read a basic EKG strip.  This lesson is an important foundation for understanding all other dysrhythmias you will be studying.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Describe parameters for normal sinus rhythm
2. Identify normal sinus rhythm on a rhythm strip
3. Differentiate normal sinus rhythm from other sinus rhythms on a cardiac strip