Having a basic understanding of EKG interpretation can assist the medical staff in identifying life-threatening conditions and help identify patients who require urgent medical care. This talk will instruct participants in the components of a normal EKG so that abnormalities can be more readily identified.

Learning Objectives

• Review the EKG and how it differs from a rhythm strip
• Explain how to identify an acute myocardial infarction on an EKG
• Describe how to identify arrhythmias on an EKG

Level: Basic