EKG Rhythms
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1. Normal Sinus Complex generated by the Sinus Node. Rate normal for age.
Rhythm
2. Sinus Tachycardia Complex generated by Sinus Node. Rate above normal for age.
3. Sinus Bradycardia Complex generated by Sinus Node. Rate below normal for age.
4. Sinus Arrythmia Complex generated by Sinus Node. Rate varies with respiratory pattern.
5. Supraventricular Typically a reentry tachycardia. Rate often greater than 150-adult, 180- child,
Tachycardia and 220-infant.
6. Ventricular Tachy- Wide complex tachycardia which may or may not have a pulse.
cardia
7. Pulseless Electrical Any organized rhythm without a pulse.
Activity
8. Ventricular Fibrilla- Life-threatening rhythm. Ventricles "quiver" requiring defibrillation.
tion
9. Asystole Lack of electrical activity. Often a terminal rhythm.
10. First Degree A-V The P-R Interval is longer than normal.
Block
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