• Nursing in critical care · Jan 2010

    An introduction to electrocardiogram monitoring.

    • Phil Jevon.
    • Manor Hospital, Moat Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9 PS, UK. phil.jevon@walsallhospitals.nhs.uk
    • Nurs Crit Care. 2010 Jan 1;15(1):34-8.

    AbstractThe aim of this paper is to provide an introduction to electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring. The objectives are to: define an ECG; describe how the ECG relates to cardiac contraction, with specific reference to the conduction system of the heart; recognize sinus rhythm; list the indications for ECG monitoring; discuss the important features of a modern bedside cardiac monitor; describe where to position ECG electrodes; outline a suggested procedure for ECG monitoring; discuss the infection control issues related to ECG monitoring.

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