October 5 - October 9: Paroxysmal Rhythms, Atrial Flutter, and Atrial Fibrillation

OBJECTIVES:
Be able to correctly identify the different variations of Atrial Flutter
Be able to correct identify the different variations of Atrial Fibrillation
Be able to explain 'paroxysmal' rhythms

Class, Please download the EXAM FIRST. We are working through MOST Exam questions in the YOUTUBE video lectures.

Click Here to Download Exam 2 Part D due Friday Oct. 9 by 12 Midnight

CLICK the links below and PRINT Worksheet #1, #2 and #3

Please CLICK this link and PRINT Worksheet #1

Please CLICK this link and PRINT Worksheet #2

Please CLICK this link and PRINT Worksheet #3

Note to Class: There are 3 Youtube Videos with this Week (see below):

Please DOWNLOAD Worksheet #1 and answer questions 1-7 on Exam. Then, please click the EKG Review Youtube video below where we review a 12 lead EKG interpretation, atrial tachycardia, multifocal atrial tachycardia, sinus arrthythmia, sinus tachycardia and answe several exam questions.

Click here for the EKG Review YOUTUBE lecture video

Click here for the Atrial Flutter YOUTUBE lecture video

Click here for the Atrial Fibrillation YOUTUBE lecture video

With atrial flutter the 'P' waves are 'flutter' waves. The PRI is indeterminate. Note the 'Flutter' or 'F' waves. They often look like a 'saw tooth' as well. Baseline is absent. Report the F wave to QRS ratio. If not a consistent ratio it is called Atrial Flutter with Variable AV conduction (as seen above).
Examples of Atrial Flutter
After you go through the 5 steps of the Checklist you do your interpretation of the rhythm.
Exam 2 Part D: Click here to get questions: Exam is due by 12midnight on Oct 9. No late papers accepted.