Simplified Pediatric Electrocardiogram Interpretation

We describe a simplified method for interpreting a pediatric electrocardiogram (EKG). The method uses 4 steps and requires only a few memorized rules, and it can aid health care providers who do not have immediate access to pediatric cardiology services. Most pediatric EKGs are normal. However, both...

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 2010-04, Vol.49 (4), p.363-372
Main Authors: Evans, William N., Acherman, Ruben J., Mayman, Gary A., Rollins, Robert C., Kip, Katrinka T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiology
Child
Child, Preschool
EKG
Electrocardiography
Electrocardiography - methods
Heart Diseases - diagnosis
Humans
Infant
Pediatrics
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Summary:We describe a simplified method for interpreting a pediatric electrocardiogram (EKG). The method uses 4 steps and requires only a few memorized rules, and it can aid health care providers who do not have immediate access to pediatric cardiology services. Most pediatric EKGs are normal. However, both abnormal and normal EKGs should be sent to a pediatric cardiologist for later, confirmatory interpretation.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707
DOI:10.1177/0009922809336206