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CHAPTER 23

Junctional Rhythm

Objectives

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

1. Discuss the spectrum of the junctional rhythms, and list their diagnostic criteria. (p 332)
2. Define junctional escape complex and junctional escape rhythm, compare the two, and list the clinical scenarios in which they appear. (pp 332, 333)
3. List some clinical conditions or circumstances that are associated with the formation of a junctional rhythm. (p 334)
4. Accurately identify a junctional escape complex, a junctional escape rhythm, and a junctional rhythm on a rhythm strip or ECG. (pp 334–338)