Paper, Tools, and Calculating Rates
Objectives
At the end of this chapter, the student should be able to:
- Identify the components of ECG paper, and be able to identify the amplitude and duration of these components (small blocks, large blocks, second markers, and calibration markers). (p 36)
- Calculate the amplitude and duration of waves and intervals based on the measurements obtained from the ECG paper. (p 36)
- Discuss the concept of temporal spacing. (pp 36–38)
- Describe the use of calipers and ECG rulers in the evaluation of a rhythm strip or ECG. (pp 38–41)
- Calculate the rate of a tracing on an ECG or rhythm strip accurately and efficiently using the various methods outlined in the text. (pp 41–44)
