ECG Help

[Smellypaddler]

Can anyone please point me in the direction of some reliable online resources for rhythm recognition on 12 leads?

I have an exam coming up and am struggling a bit with all of the different rhythms and need some foolproof last minute study help.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Anjel]

Skillstat.com

 

[ExpatMedic0]

I would highly recommend "ECG the art of interpretation" Its written by a Doctor and a Paramedic. It is by far my favorite. The dubin maybe a classic but I do not care for it.
Edit: Sorry I just noticed you where looking for an online resource. I would still check out the book i mentioned though.

 

[Brandon O]

Can anyone please point me in the direction of some reliable online resources for rhythm recognition on 12 leads?

I have an exam coming up and am struggling a bit with all of the different rhythms and need some foolproof last minute study help.

Thanks in advance.

Specifically rhythm recognition only?

 

[Sublime]

Heres some online resources to start you out with. Would probably be a good idea to get a good book to get a base knowledge going first before you rely on the videos. They'll probably be easier to understand and follow once you have a general idea of rhythm interpretation.

http://ecgteacher.com/

http://ems12lead.com/

If you want a medical student level explanation of action potential and how the heart depolarized watch this video.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD18B53370EF1AB0D&feature=plcp

EDIT: just re-read your post. Rhythm recognition and 12-lead interpretation are two different things. Although is some cases a 12-lead can aid in a rhythm interpretation generally a simple 3-lead is used. Most often Lead II. Which are you needing help in?

 

[medicdan]

I have grown to love ECG Wave-Maven, developed by some residents and attendings at Beth-Israel Deaconess in Boston.
http://ecg.bidmc.harvard.edu/maven/mavenmain.asp

It's sometimes above the scope of most Paramedic program's ECG training, but with some time, you're guaranteed to see some fascinating rhythms and learn identification.

For initial recognition, I recommend Gail Walraven's Arrhythmia book and Bob Page's 12-lead identification book.

Good Luck!

 

[EMT B]

im quite fond of rapid interpretation of ekgs (i have the 6th edition)

 

[Sublime]

I have grown to love ECG Wave-Maven, developed by some residents and attendings at Beth-Israel Deaconess in Boston.
http://ecg.bidmc.harvard.edu/maven/mavenmain.asp

It's sometimes above the scope of most Paramedic program's ECG training, but with some time, you're guaranteed to see some fascinating rhythms and learn identification.

For initial recognition, I recommend Gail Walraven's Arrhythmia book and Bob Page's 12-lead identification book.

Good Luck!

I have both Gail Walraven's and Bob Pages book. Both are excellent. Walraven's style may not be for everyone but for me it made initial rhythm interpretation incredibly easy and understandable.

 

[Smellypaddler]

Thank you for all your help.

I have a pretty good knowledge of cardiac anatomy, action potential and electrical activity of the heart.

I guess I'm after both rhythm recognition and 12 lead interpretation help. I understand that lead II is most often used for rhythm recognition but I'm struggling with both recognising the lead II rhythms such as bundle branch blocks, AV blocks, NSR with PAC etc AND I need to practice 12 lead interp and areas of the heart affected such as II, III and aVf being an inferior view.

I hope that makes sense and I'll have a look at all resources people have listed.

Cheers

 

[EMT B]

the book I listed has a field guide in the back of it that is good for studying and figuring with! the book is easy to read and is actually used in many classes other than paramedicine (although dad used it in medic class [a long time ago] my mom used it in nursing school)

 

[emsred23]

easy ecg.

12 lead book by bob page

 

[Christopher]

I have grown to love ECG Wave-Maven, developed by some residents and attendings at Beth-Israel Deaconess in Boston.
http://ecg.bidmc.harvard.edu/maven/mavenmain.asp

It's sometimes above the scope of most Paramedic program's ECG training, but with some time, you're guaranteed to see some fascinating rhythms and learn identification.

It is a great site that aligns fairly well with the requirements for being a competent ECG interpreter. My rule of thumb is:

Anything three stars and below is a must know for paramedic students.

Anything four stars should be confidently tackled by paramedics in the field, because you inevitably will be called to one of these.

The five stars are a bit out there in terms of applicability, but good to know if you can.