Performing 12-Lead ECGs: Auscultation Lessons

Performing 12-Lead ECG

Thomas E. O'Brien
AS CCT CRAT RMA

Upon completion of the accompanying narrative, the student will be able to:

Understand the importance of inspecting their equipment & the purpose of preparation prior to starting work each day
Recognize the benefits of organizing and prioritizing daily assignments
Understand the importance of infection control

Upon completion of the accompanying narrative, the student will be able to:

Explain the benefits of communication in patient care
State the importance of proper positioning during an EKG
Explain the importance of anatomic landmarks, skin prep and placing the electrodes accurately
Explain the sources and significance of the different types of artifact

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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