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EKG Mastery Video Package
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Format:
Package - Video   Instructions
Details:
DVD recording (13 hours, 50 minutes) with electronic manual and instructions
Authors:
KAREN M. MARZLIN, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, CHFN
CYNTHIA L. WEBNER, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, CHFN
Publisher:
PESI HealthCare
Copyright:
11/13/2013
CE Available:
Yes, See CE credit tab for complete continuing education details
Product Code:
RVKIT075730
Objectives
[+] [-] 075345 - EKG Mastery: Foundational Concepts: ECG
  1. Compare accuracy of lead placement to accuracy of ECG data.
  2. Identify the area of myocardium viewed by each lead on the 12 lead.
  3. Discuss sources of evidence to be applied to electrocardiography interpretation.
  4. Recognize normal patterns for each recorded lead.
  5. Apply knowledge about the 12 lead ECG to bedside cardiac monitoring.

[+] [-] 075350 - EKG Mastery: Cardiac Axis, Conduction Disturbances, and Chamber Enlargement
  1. Apply the "handy" method for rapid axis determination.
  2. Differentiate between right and left bundle branch block by the morphology in lead V1.
  3. Identify the criteria for diagnosis of left anterior hemiblock.
  4. Describe ST/T wave changes associated with right and left bundle branch blocks.
  5. Relate ECG findings of hypertrophy to potential clinical implications

[+] [-] 075355 - EKG Mastery: Detecting Injury and Ischemia
  1. Compare ST segment assessment criteria for limb leads and precordial leads when evaluating for ST elevation.
  2. Discuss criteria for differentiation between Non-STEMI and unstable angina.
  3. Differentiate between primary and reciprocal ST segment depression.
  4. Relate failure of expected ECG evolutionary changes after a STEMI to potential clinical implications.
  5. Identify areas of myocardial injury with coronary anatomy and associated risk for specific complications.

[+] [-] 075360 - EKG Mastery: EKG Variants and Myocardial Mimics
  1. Describe the characteristics of ST segment elevation associated with early repolarization.
  2. Differentiate pericarditis from myocardial infarction by ECG and clinical criteria.
  3. Identify 3 specific ECG findings that may be associated with pulmonary embolus.
  4. Discuss ECG and clinical implications of antiarrhythmic pharmacology and other medications affecting ventricular repolarization.
  5. Recognize and correlate electrolyte abnormalities with anticipated ECG findings.

[+] [-] 075365 - EKG Mastery: The Electrocardiogram in Rhythm Interpretation and Recognition of High Risk Arrhythmogenic Features
  1. Compare the ECG characteristics of the two most common forms of congenital long QT syndrome.
  2. Identify the ECG pattern of Brugada syndrome.
  3. Differentiate Torsades de Pointes from polymorphic VT with normal QT.
  4. Describe ECG characteristics associated with the most common form of SVT.
  5. Utilize morphology criteria in leads V1 and V6 to distinguish between SVT conducted aberrantly from ventricular tachycardia.

Outline
[+] [-] 075345 - EKG Mastery: Foundational Concepts: ECG
  1. Principles of electrical recording
  2. The crucial importance of electrode placement
  3. The "anatomy" of each lead
  4. Identification of normal patterns
  5. Evidence based recommendations
  6. Systematic evaluation of the 12 lead
  7. Linking knowledge to the bedside monitor

[+] [-] 075350 - EKG Mastery: Cardiac Axis, Conduction Disturbances, and Chamber Enlargement
  1. Hexaxial reference system
    1. Practical and fun method for determining mean wave of depolarization
    2. Utilizing the axis wheel to calculate degree of axis
  2. Conduction disturbances within the His Purkinje system
    1. Right bundle branch block
    2. Left bundle branch block
    3. Left anterior hemiblock
    4. Left posterior hemiblock
  3. ST / T wave changes associated with bundle branch blocks
  4. Conduction disturbances within SA and AV node
  5. Atrial enlargement
  6. Ventricular enlargement
    1. Left ventricular hypertrophy
    2. Right ventricular hypertrophy

[+] [-] 075355 - EKG Mastery: Detecting Injury and Ischemia
  1. Overview of acute coronary syndrome
  2. Identification of patterns of injury and ischemia
  3. ECG changes during stress testing
  4. Three rules for advanced assessment of the 12 lead
  5. Reciprocal changes
  6. Evolution of myocardial infarction
  7. Complications specific to myocardial infarction by location
  8. Recording of posterior and right ventricular leads
  9. Case studies in recognition of injury and ischemia

[+] [-] 075360 - EKG Mastery: EKG Variants and Myocardial Mimics
  1. Variants
    1. Early repolarization
    2. Persistent T wave inversion
    3. Additional normal variants
  2. Mimics
    1. Pericarditis
    2. Pulmonary embolus
    3. Aortic dissection
    4. CNS disease
  3. Drug and electrolyte effects
    1. Digoxin
    2. Antiarrhythmics
    3. QT prolonging agents
    4. Potassium
    5. Calcium

[+] [-] 075365 - EKG Mastery: The Electrocardiogram in Rhythm Interpretation and Recognition of High Risk Arrhythmogenic Features
  1. Recognition of high risk features of sudden death
    1. Long QT
    2. Short QT
    3. Brugada Syndrome
    4. WPW
    5. Acquired Torsades de Pointes
  2. Utilizing the 12 lead ECG to aide in rhythm interpretation
    1. Supraventricular re-entrant tachycardias
    2. Ventricular arrhythmias
    3. Criteria for differentiating wide complex tachycardias

Author

KAREN M. MARZLIN, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, CHFN

KAREN M. MARZLIN, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, CHFN

Karen M. Marzlin, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, CHFN, is an acute care Clinical Nurse Specialist practicing with medical cardiology patients in a 56-bed variable staffing CCU. Karen has been a nurse for over 26 years and has spent her entire career working with the cardiac patient. Karen also dedicated 10 years of her career to management and cardiovascular program administration. She has a passion for creating excellence at the bedside that is evident in her daily practice.

Karen, in addition to maintaining a part-time clinical practice, is a co-owner of Key Choice, a training and consulting business. She travels nationally and provides continuing education on a wide variety of cardiovascular and critical care topics as well as leadership/management consulting. Her presentations are enthusiastically delivered and offer practical tips that help everyone achieve excellence at the bedside. Linking knowledge to practice is the goal of every education program.

Karen collaborated on Cardiovascular Nursing Practice: A Comprehensive Nursing Resource Manual published by CNEA in 2007.



Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Karen Marzlin is a business partner for Key Choice and Cardiovascular Nursing Education. She has an employment relationship with Aultman Hospital CVC. Dr. Marzlin receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Nonfinancial: Karen Marzlin is a CCRN Ambassador for the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

CYNTHIA L. WEBNER, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, CHFN

CYNTHIA L. WEBNER, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, CHFN

Cynthia L. Webner, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, CHFN, has over 35 years of critical care and cardiovascular experience in a wide variety of clinical practice settings. Twelve years of her career were dedicated to nursing management and Heart Center administration. She currently practices as a hospital-based Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist with a large medical cardiology practice.

Cindy leads the hospital’s cardiac care therapeutic hypothermia program. Cindy has a passion for both nursing practice and the cardiac patient. She believes knowledge transforms clinical practice. In addition to maintaining a part-time clinical practice, Cindy is also a co-owner of Key Choice and Cardiovascular Nursing Education Associates.

She collaborated on Cardiovascular Nursing Practice: A Comprehensive Nursing Resource Manual published by CNEA in 2007. Cindy’s presentations at regional and national venues are known for their high level of enthusiasm and humor used to deliver very high level content. Cindy will convince you that learning is indeed fun, and clinical practice is truly a joy.

 



Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Cynthia Webner is a business partner for Key Choice and Cardiovascular Nursing Education. She has an employment relationship with Aultman Hospital CVC. Dr. Webner receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Nonfinancial: Cynthia Webner is a CCRN Ambassador for the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Continuing Education Credits Awarded for Completion of Entire Package
[+] [-] Combined Continuing Education Credit From All Components
Breakdown of Continuing Education Credits by Components
[+] [-] 075345 - EKG Mastery: Foundational Concepts: ECG
[+] [-] 075350 - EKG Mastery: Cardiac Axis, Conduction Disturbances, and Chamber Enlargement
[+] [-] 075355 - EKG Mastery: Detecting Injury and Ischemia
[+] [-] 075360 - EKG Mastery: EKG Variants and Myocardial Mimics
[+] [-] 075365 - EKG Mastery: The Electrocardiogram in Rhythm Interpretation and Recognition of High Risk Arrhythmogenic Features
Audience
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurese