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EKG (ECG) Course Introduction

EKG (ECG) Course Introduction

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Understanding and interpreting electrocardiogram (EKG) rhythms can be confusing and intimidating. This course will show you the basics of how electricity flows through the heart and how that translates onto the EKG waveform. We’ll break down the most common heart rhythms you’ll be expected to know and make each one of them easy to understand!

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to…

Discuss the basic physiology of the electrical activity in the heart.
Explain the basic parts of the EKG waveform and their significance to the electrical activity in the heart.
Interpret the EKG rhythm waveform for sinus rhythms and discuss the significance for the patient
Interpret the EKG rhythm waveform for abnormal atrial rhythms and discuss the significance for the patient
Interpret the EKG rhythm waveform for abnormal ventricular rhythms and discuss the significance for the patient
Interpret the EKG rhythm waveform for heart blocks and discuss the significance for the patient
Identify deadly or life-threatening EKG waveforms quickly

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Cardiovascular

Concepts Covered:

Emergency Care of the Cardiac Patient
Circulatory System
Cardiac Disorders
Hematologic Disorders
Shock
Cardiovascular Disorders
Hematologic Disorders
Fundamentals of Emergency Nursing
Multisystem
Immunological Disorders
Noninfectious Respiratory Disorder
Respiratory Emergencies
Disorders of the Posterior Pituitary Gland
Disorders of the Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands
Upper GI Disorders
Intraoperative Nursing
Vascular Disorders
Studying
Urinary System
Disorders of Pancreas
Cardiovascular
Shock
Basics of NCLEX
Adult

Study Plan Lessons

EKG (ECG) Course Introduction

EKG (ECG) Waveforms

Electrical A&P of the Heart

Electrical Activity in the Heart

Endocarditis Case Study (45 min)

Heart Failure (Acute Exacerbations, Chronic) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Heart Failure Case Study (45 min)

Minimally-Invasive Cardiac Surgery (Non-Sternal Approach) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Myocardial Infarction (MI) Case Study (45 min)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocarditis

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anemia

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Angina

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cardiogenic Shock

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cardiomyopathy

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Congenital Heart Defects

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Heart Valve Disorders

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pericarditis

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Sickle Cell Anemia

Nursing Care Plan for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Nursing Care Plan for Myocarditis

The EKG (ECG) Graph

Valvular Heart Disease for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Ventricular Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Triage in the ER

Toxic Ingestion, Inhalation, Overdose for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Shock States (Anaphylactic, Hypovolemic) For PCCN for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Pulmonary Embolism for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Rheumatic Fever

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pulmonary Embolism

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Lyme Disease

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypoparathyroidism

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperthyroidism

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for GI (Gastrointestinal) Bleed

Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Moderate Sedation

Hypertension (Uncontrolled) and Hypertensive Crisis for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)

Hyperkalemia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MACHINE)

Hyperglycemia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Cardiomyopathies (Dilated, Hypertrophic, Restrictive) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Cardiogenic Shock For PCCN for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Cardiac/Vascular Catheterization (Diagnostic, Interventional) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Cardiac Tamponade for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Cardiac Surgery (Post-ICU Care) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)

AV Blocks Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Atrial Dysrhythmias for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Aneurysm (Dissecting, Repair) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Avoiding Alarm Fatigue

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Acute Inflammatory Disease (Myocarditis, Endocarditis, Pericarditis) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Acute Coronary Syndromes (MI-ST and Non ST, Unstable Angina) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Acute Coronary Syndrome for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)