LearningTools Episode 5: How to Measure ECG Waves and Intervals

In this episode, you will review an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) and learn how to measure the height, amplitude, width, and duration of the P waves, T waves, PR and QT intervals, and the QRS complex.
VIDEO CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS
0:03 Intro and Context Scenario
1:46 12-Lead ECG Layout
2:49 Tracing, Standardization Mark, and Baseline
3:26 Cardiac Conduction System Summary and ECG Waves
4:18 ECG Grid - Millimeters
5:05 ECG Grid - Amplitude
6:08 ECG Grid - Time
7:01 Measuring Waves Demo and Practice
8:26 Measuring Intervals Demo and Practice
9:52 Measuring the QRS Complex Demo and Practice
10:38 Summary and Activity Announcement
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Sarah's ECG Challenge is one of many activities in the Measuring ECG Waveforms module. Access the module here: www.ahtlearn.com
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References:
A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia [Internet]. Atlanta (GA): A.D.A.M., Inc.; c1997-2019. Electrocardiogram; [reviewed 2018 May 16]; [about 1 p.]. Available from: medlineplus.gov/ency/article/...
Ellis, K. M. (2017). EKG Plain and Simple (4th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
Green, J. M., & Chiaramida, A. J. (2015). 12-Lead EKG Confidence: A Step-by-step Guide (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC.
Harvard Health Publishing. (2011, February). Understanding the ECG: Reading the waves. Retrieved November 4, 2019, from www.health.harvard.edu/heart-....
Thaler, M. S. (2019). The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need (9th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

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Sir how to measure the amplitude of QRS complex
You told about duration,
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Please tell me how to measure the amplitude of QRS complex ?

[@AlliedHealthToolsLLC]

Here’s a resource that can assist you. Review slides 4, 9, and 44. Pay close attention to the dotted lines and highlights. co.grand.co.us/DocumentCenter/View/639/QRS-Complexes-Fast-and-Easy-ECGs-Shade--Wesley

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My PR interval is 118ms, is it fine???

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