ECG Flashcards
1
Q
What are the indications for an ECG?
A
Chest/bak/abdo pain suspicion of cardiaac ischaemia SOB reduced GCS Hyperkalaemia pre-op
2
Q
When should cardiac monitoring be done?
A
peri- and post-cardiorespiratory arrest, peri- and post-MI, hyperkalaemia, unstable arrhythmias, cardioversion, administration of certain drugs
3
Q
How do you calibrate the ECG?
A
25mm/s speed and 10mm/mV height
4
Q
What are teh contraindications for ECG?
A
Patient refusal
Patient contaminated with substance toxic to operator
Allergy to electrodes
Severe burns (relative)
5
Q
What are complications of ECG?
A
Allergy to electrodes
