Physiology

ECG fundamentals

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Practise the basics of ECG trace interpreation. Identify PQRST waves and relate them to the physical changes in heart contraction. Calculate heart rates using traces, as well as other key intervals.

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Learning outcomes

Identify and correctly label key features of an ECG trace, including the P wave, QRS complex, and T wave.
Calculate the heart rate using different methods.
Analyse and compare the different ECG traces.

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Skills

Obtaining and Recording Data

How to record data from ECG traces on paper and convert to numerical values

Manipulating and Presenting Data

How to calculate time between heart beats
How to calculate the instantaneous heart rate
How to calculate ECG complex intervals from trace paper

Interpreting and Analysing Data

How to compare relative heart rates between subjects

Concepts, Principles and Theories

How to identify key parts of an ECG trace, including waves and complexes
How to apply methods of calculating heart rate

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School of Biosciences, University of Kent

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Health science

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Physiology

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