Answered: How long does a 12 lead ECG take?

Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1SRQ

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Question

How long does a 12 lead ECG take?

Expert Solution

Step 1

ECG:
An electrocardiograph(ECG) is nothing but a voltmeter that records the changes in the electrical activity of the heart that occurs in between a positive and negative electrode.

Electrocardiography is the process by which these electrical changes are recorded.

The PQRST waves of an ECG:

The P wave is an indication of atrial depolarization.
QRS is for ventricular depolarization.
T wave is for ventricular repolarization.
The PR interval usually records the atrial depolarization along with a delay in the AV junction.
The QT interval is used for indicating repolarisation and depolarization of ventricles.

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, nursing and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Similar questions