Introduction to Arrhythmias
This video introduces concepts required to identify and evaluate arrhythmias in the pediatric cardiac patient.

Learning Objectives
Recall the components of the cardiac conduction system and describe the normal pathway of electrical impulse transmission from the sinoatrial node through the ventricles.
Explain the relationship between cardiac conduction and ECG waveforms by identifying the physiologic significance of the P wave, PR interval, QRS complex, ST segment, QT interval, and T wave.
Apply a systematic approach to ECG rhythm analysis by evaluating P waves, atrial rhythm, heart rate, PR intervals, ventricular rhythm, QRS complexes, and ST segments.
Calculate heart rate and interval durations using ECG measurements and determine whether findings fall within normal limits.
Evaluate clinical history, physical examination findings, and ECG characteristics to assess the likelihood and significance of pediatric arrhythmias.
Author(s)
Christine Lagrasta, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC/AC
Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient Cardiology, Department of Cardiac Surgery | Boston Children’s Hospital
Citation
LaGrasta C, Olszewski AE, Wolbrink TA. Introduction to Arrhythmias. 3/2015. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3090/introduction-to-arrhythmias.
