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Deciphering Dysrhythmias
Julie Miller, RN, BSN, CCRN

Two day Conference - The ABC's of PQRST...Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation
PQRST – is the key to interpreting dysrhythmias. This session will focus on linking the electrocardiographic display to the physiology of the conduction system. Interpretation of supraventricular and ventricular dysrhythmias will be covered. Clues to differentiating the various types of dysrhythmias and hints for nursing assessment, intervention and evaluation will be covered. The target audience is nurses new to dysrhythmia interpretation or experienced nurses who need a review. Prerequisite knowledge includes basic anatomy of the conduction system of the heart.

Agenda:

Day One – The ABC’s of PQRST
Sinus to Purkinje…what are all those electrical fibers?
PQRST and all the intervals…Why you need to know!
Supraventricular dysrhythmias – interpretation and management

Day Two – The ABC’s of PQRST
Ventricular dysrhythmias – interpretation and management
The BLOCKS….Where do they come from?
Pacemakers….The beat goes on!

Objectives:
Identify dysrhythmias through analyzing rhythm strips
Analyze rhythm strips to interpret dysrhythmia
Differentiate supraventricular from ventricular dysrhythmias by interpreting rhythm strips.
Differentiate the various types of conduction blocks
Describe interpretation cues for identifying pacemaker rhythms
Discuss implications for life-threatening dysrhythmia
Discuss pharmacologic management for dysrhythmias

Format and method on instruction:
Two Day seminar
Interactive lecture, audiovisuals, case studies

Primary Speaker Information:
Julie Miller, RN, BSN, CCRN
President:  Paws to Learn
7313 CR 2192
Whitehouse TX 75791
C:  903–245–1223
Fax:  903–839–0894
Email:  [email protected]

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