ECGs

Atrioventricular (AV) Heart Blocks

Bradycardias and AV blocks
Using case-based ECGs, teach the key concepts for differentiating and managing the common bradyarrhythmias and AV blocks. (45 minutes)

Mobitz type I 2nd degree AV block
Learn to identify 2nd degree type 1 AV block and differentiate it from type 2 block.

Third-degree (complete) heart block – Example 1
Identify complete heart block / AV dissociation on an ECG.

2:1 AV block
Recognize second degree AV 2:1 AV block.

Third-degree (complete) Heart Block – Example 2
Identify key electrocardiography signs of AV dissociation in third degree heart block.

Bradycardias

Bradycardias and AV blocks
Using case-based ECGs, teach the key concepts for differentiating and managing the common bradyarrhythmias and AV blocks. (45 minutes)

Junctional Bradycardia
Identify a narrow QRS that is not preceded by a P wave that is characteristic of a junctional rhythm.

Sinus Bradycardia
Identify the P before every QRS and QRS after every P to confirm sinus rhythm with a bradycardic rate.

Bundle Branch Block

Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB)
Identify the rSR' morphology characteristic of a right bundle branch block (RBBB).

Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB)
Identify the broad monophasic R wave characteristic of left bundle branch block (LBBB) morphology (5 minutes)

Conferences

Bradycardias and AV blocks
Using case-based ECGs, teach the key concepts for differentiating and managing the common bradyarrhythmias and AV blocks. (45 minutes)

Electrolyte Abnormalities

Hyperkalemia
Identify key characteristics suggestive of hyperkalemia and determine the appropriate initial steps in management.

Introduction

How to Read an ECG
Develop a step-wise approach to interpreting ECGs including definitions of normal and abnormal findings.

ST changes

Pericarditis – ECG
Identify the key ECG findings (diffuse ST elevation and PR depression with PR elevation in aVR) for diagnosis of pericarditis - (5 minutes)

Supraventricular Tachycardia

Atrial Fibrillation – ECG
Identify the key ECG findings for atrial fibrillation (Afib) and use two key features to distinguish it from other SVTs. (5 minutes)

Atrial Flutter – ECG
Identify the key ECG findings for atrial flutter (AF) and use three key features to distinguish it from other SVTs. (5 minutes)

Atrial Tachycardia – ECG
Identify the key ECG findings for ectopic atrial tachycardia and use three key features to distinguish it from other SVTs. (5 minutes)