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CHAPTER 11

Sinus Arrhythmia

Objectives

At the end of this chapter, the student should be able to:

1. Differentiate between the normal variation in the regularity of normal sinus rhythm versus the presence of a sinus arrhythmia. (p 158)
2. Discuss the concept of a respiratory sinus arrhythmia and its clinical significance. (pp 159–160)
3. Discuss the concept of a nonrespiratory or nonphasic sinus arrhythmia and its clinical significance. (pp 161–162)
4. Accurately identify the two types of sinus arrhythmia on a rhythm strip or ECG. (pp 163–168)