NURSES, IMPROVE YOUR EKG LEARNING CURVE!

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Updated 1/25                  

Dear nurses,

            The EKG

The SA (Sinoatrial node) is the pacemaker of 
the heart. It is located in the right atrium.This
can best be described as a light switch being
turned on. To learn more, please click on the link:

The EKG and Quiz

Scenarios: There are two scenarios above:

1) Jeanne has a healthy heart and has no problem
walking the treadmill.

2) Sam is having severe chest pain, with radiation
to the jaw.

Enjoy watching the video: for more information:

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Scenario: The patient above, was in respiratory distress
and placed  on mechanical ventilation. It is difficult
for the patient on a ventilator to describe pain. Knowing
how to assess is very important.

This topic , including quiz questions continue here:

Mechanical ventilation

Learn more about : ARDS, DVT and PE

Scenario: Nick was admitted to the hospital with a history
of lung cancer. He calls the nurse with complaints of a sudden
onset of shortness of breath and sharp chest pain.This topic
continues : Here