Introduction to Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Learn basic principles of cardiac conduction and ECG interpretation.
Learning Objectives
Describe the cycle of the cardiac electrical conduction system.
Identify proper ECG lead placement and positioning.
Calculate the heart rate, determine the rhythm, the axis, and identify proper ECG intervals.
Identify and distinguish between the three types of heart block.
Author(s)
Douglas Mah, MD
Chief, Division of Electrophysiology; Tommy Kaplan Family Chair in Pediatric Cardiology; Director, Pacemaker and ICD Program; Senior Associate Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology | Boston Children's Hospital
Citation
Mah D, Baiu I, Wolbrink TA, DelSignore L. Introduction to ECG. 8/2016. Online video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3175/introduction-to-ecgs.