Junctional Rhythms: Auscultation Lessons, Sounds, Video

Junctional Dysrhythmias

Thomas E. O'Brien
AS CCT CRAT RMA

At the conclusion of this training module the reader will be able to:

Recall and apply the 5-steps of heart rhythm interpretation
Recognize the difference between regular and irregular rhythms
Recall the normal range for PR interval and QRS complex
Recognize the features and qualifying criteria for the following complexes and rhythms:

Heart sounds by Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD and David Lieberman, Developer, Virtual Cardiac Patient.
Lung sounds by Diane Wrigley, PA
Respiratory cases: William French
David Lieberman, Audio Engineering
Heart sounds mentorship by W. Proctor Harvey, MD
Special thanks for the medical mentorship of Dr. Raymond Murphy
Reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN.
Last Update: 12/11/2022

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