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Advanced Cardiac Monitoring: Determining Electrical Axis
Product code: M095 Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
Describes how to determine the electrical axis of the heart using the 12-lead ECG. Illustrates six frontal plane lead positions and charges using original graphics. Identifies vector direction, based on QRS deflection and presents a method to calculate its net deflection. Demonstrates the step-by-step process to determine electrical axis using actual ECGs and discusses causes of axis deviation. Emphasizes patient assessment, accurate documentation and comparison of ECG findings in the evaluation of axis deviation.Advanced Cardiac Monitoring: Intraventricular Conduction Disturbances
Product code: M096 Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
Identifies ECG changes associated with intraventricular conduction disturbances. Discusses the normal process of synchronous ventricular activation and anatomic differences of bundle branches. Emphasizes the clinical significance of right and left bundle branch blocks. Differentiates between bifascicular, trifascicular and bilateral bundle branch blocks. Demonstrates detection of the onset of intraventricular conduction disturbances and determining the area involved through the use of actual ECGs.Advanced Cardiac Monitoring: Ventricular Ectopy vs. Aberrancy
Product code: M097 Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
Assesses the cardiac waveform to distinguish clinically insignificant changes from those warranting immediate intervention. Focuses on differentiation between ventricular ectopy and aberrancy through authentic examples of rhythm strips and 12-lead ECGs. Describes action potential phases of the cardiac ventricular cells and explains the difference between normal cardiac impulse conduction and ventricular ectopic impulse conduction.Compares right bundle branch block aberration to left ventricular ectopy and left bundle branch block aberration to right ventricular ectopy. Defines Torsades de Pointes, its causes and management.
Basic Cardiac Monitoring: Dysrhythmias of the AV Node and Ventricles
Product code: M112 Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
Presents four dysrhythmias originating in the AV node and four originating in the ventricles. For each dysrhythmia, the program illustrates characteristic waveforms and presents nursing actions and medical interventions.Basic Cardiac Monitoring: Dysrhythmias of the SA Node and Atria
Product code: M111 Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
Discusses cardiac dysrhythmias of the sinoatrial node and the atria. Presents the importance of dysrhythmias and the nursing responsibilities, including evaluation of the patient and the dysrhythmia.Basic Cardiac Monitoring: Setting Up Cardiac Monitors
Product code: M110 Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
Demonstrates the operation of the bedside cardiac monitor, the central station monitor and telemetry. Explains programming the central station monitor and shows preparation of the patient and the equipment for telemetry.Basic Cardiac Monitoring: Understanding Fundamentals
Product code: M109 Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
Introduces cardiac monitoring and the ECG, relating the cardiac cycle to the specific features of the ECG waveforms. Shows the 12-lead ECG; explains the Lead I and Modified Lead I configurations. Demonstrates the proper procedure for applying electrodes to the patient.Call to Action: What to Do When a Patient Codes
Product code: 78806 Copyright © 2009
Overview:
Nurses are required to regularly participate in mock code exercises for respiratory and cardiac arrest (code blue) and respiratory arrest alone (code purple) in different settings. This program demonstrates code situations and describes in detail the appropriate responses required. While it is not a substitute for participation in a mock code, it is a valuable tool to help nurses respond to codes confidently and successfully.Cardiac Catheterization
Product code: M007 Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
Discusses treatment modalities, and highlights key aspects of the various procedures and results.Caring for the Patient with a Permanent Pacemaker
Product code: A2055
Overview:
This program explains how a pacemaker operates and when it is needed. Demand pacing and fixed-rate pacing are introduced and the international pacemaker code is described. Viewers will learn how to assist patients with pacemakers.Code Cart
Product code: 78596
Overview:
This program will evaluate the equipment and supplies within and on the code cart. Both a laryngoscope and pre-loaded syringe will be assembled for use. Proper placement of the code cart at a resuscitation scene will be shown and the proper procedure for validating the contents and condition of equipment on the code cart will be demonstrated.EKG Interpretation and Response: Atrial and Junctional Dysrhythmias and Heart Block
Product code: 78805CR Copyright © 2009
Series Overview:
Cardiac dysrhythmias are abnormalities of the heart rate or rhythm. These abnormalities are monitored using an electrocardiograph machine which produces an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG), a waveform tracing that represents electrical impulses in the heart. The nurse's ability to recognize significant dysrhythmias quickly and accurately through interpretation of the EKG is an essential part of the management of patients with known or suspected cardiac conditions. This series is designed to provide nurses with an introduction to EKG interpretation and to the EKG analysis of specific common dysrhythmias.
The programs in this series are:
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Reading an EKG
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Sinus Dysrhythmias
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Atrial and Junctional Dysrhythmias and Heart Block
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Ventricular Dysrhythmias and Patient Care
Objectives:
- Describe two hallmarks of atrial dysrhythmias
- Identify EKG characteristics of premature atrial contractions
- Identify EKG characteristics of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
- Identify EKG characteristics of junctional tachycardia
- Identify EKG characteristics of four types of heart block
EKG Interpretation and Response: Reading an EKG
Product code: 78805A Copyright © 2009
Series Overview:
Cardiac dysrhythmias are abnormalities of the heart rate or rhythm. These abnormalities are monitored using an electrocardiograph machine which produces an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG), a waveform tracing that represents electrical impulses in the heart. The nurse's ability to recognize significant dysrhythmias quickly and accurately through interpretation of the EKG is an essential part of the management of patients with known or suspected cardiac conditions. This series is designed to provide nurses with an introduction to EKG interpretation and to the EKG analysis of specific common dysrhythmias.
The programs in this series are:
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Reading an EKG
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Sinus Dysrhythmias
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Atrial and Junctional Dysrhythmias and Heart Block
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Ventricular Dysrhythmias and Patient Care
Objectives:
- Describe the heart's electrophysiologic properties
- Identify the components of the heart's electrical conduction and mechanical response system
- Interpret the components of a normal EKG waveform
- Calculate heart rate on the EKG
- Assess normal sinus rhythm using the 7-step method
EKG Interpretation and Response: Sinus Dysrhythmias
Product code: 78805B Copyright © 2009
Series Overview:
Cardiac dysrhythmias are abnormalities of the heart rate or rhythm. These abnormalities are monitored using an electrocardiograph machine which produces an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG), a waveform tracing that represents electrical impulses in the heart. The nurse's ability to recognize significant dysrhythmias quickly and accurately through interpretation of the EKG is an essential part of the management of patients with known or suspected cardiac conditions. This series is designed to provide nurses with an introduction to EKG interpretation and to the EKG analysis of specific common dysrhythmias.
The programs in this series are:
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Reading an EKG
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Sinus Dysrhythmias
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Atrial and Junctional Dysrhythmias and Heart Block
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Ventricular Dysrhythmias and Patient Care
Objectives:
- Identify EKG characteristics of sinus arrhythmia
- Identify EKG characteristics of sinus bradycardia
- Identify EKG characteristics of sinus tachycardia
- Identify EKG characteristics of sinus pause, sinus arrest and sinus block
EKG Interpretation and Response: Ventricular Dysrhythmias and Patient Care
Product code: 78805DR Copyright © 2009
Series Overview:
Cardiac dysrhythmias are abnormalities of the heart rate or rhythm. These abnormalities are monitored using an electrocardiograph machine which produces an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG), a waveform tracing that represents electrical impulses in the heart. The nurse's ability to recognize significant dysrhythmias quickly and accurately through interpretation of the EKG is an essential part of the management of patients with known or suspected cardiac conditions. This series is designed to provide nurses with an introduction to EKG interpretation and to the EKG analysis of specific common dysrhythmias.
The programs in this series are:
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Reading an EKG
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Sinus Dysrhythmias
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Atrial and Junctional Dysrhythmias and Heart Block
- EKG Interpretation and Response: Ventricular Dysrhythmias and Patient Care
Objectives:
- Identify EKG characteristics of premature ventricular contractions
- Identify EKG characteristics of ventricular tachycardia
- Identify EKG characteristics of ventricular fibrillation
- Identify EKG characteristics of ventricular standstill (asystole)
- Describe pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
- Explain nursing responsibilities in caring for patients with dysrhythmias
Emergency Defibrillation Safety
Product code: A2039
Overview:
In clear, easy-to-follow explanations, this program describes defibrillation equipment indications for emergency defibrillation, and the steps for efficient, safe defibrillation. Beginning with an explanation of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, the program shows how to spot these rhythms and what to do when a patient needs emergency defibrillation. Troubleshooting situations, such as machine malfunction, are covered.
Using a 12-Lead EKG to Document Acute Myocardial Infarction
Product code: A2056 Reviewed for accuracy: 2009
Overview:
This comprehensive, instructive program for nurses explains what happens during a heart attack. Use of the 12-lead EKG and the signs of acute myocardial infarction are presented. This program also reviews the pathophysiology of decrease myocardial blood flow, the causes of myocardial infarction and how to document ischemia and myocardial infarction.