Ecg Rate Interpretation. Rate number of r waves x 6. When the activity travels away from the lead the deflection is net negative. 9 which discusses the pediatric ecg in more detail. With adults anything below 60 bpm is classified as a bradycardia.
Lead iii has the most positive deflection and lead i should be negative. Rhythm regular or irregular. Ecg rhythm the best way to assess the ecg rhythm is by inspecting the rhythm strip. Typical ecg findings for right axis deviation. Ecg interpretation is a critical component in emergency life saving procedures. Typical ecg findings for left axis deviation.
The r and s wave are the same size.
Measuring heart rate on ecg. The number of complexes count r waves on the rhythm strip gives the average rate over a ten second period. The r and s wave are the same size. The heart is a complex muscular organ and to. Typical ecg findings for right axis deviation. Electrode positions on an ecg ekg.