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After completing Chapter 52, you will be able to:
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52.1 Describe the anatomy and physiology of the heart. |
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52.2 Explain the conduction system of the heart. |
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52.3 Describe the basic patterns of an electrocardiogram (ECG). |
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52.4 Identify the components of an electrocardiograph and what each does. |
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52.5 Explain how to position the limb and precordial electrodes correctly. |
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52.6 Describe in detail how to obtain an ECG. |
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52.7 Identify the various types of artifacts and potential equipment problems and how to correct them. |
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52.8 Discuss how the ECG is interpreted. |
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52.9 Define exercise electrocardiography. |
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52.10 Explain the procedure of Holter monitoring. |
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52.11 Describe the anatomy and physiology of the lungs. |
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52.12 Describe various types of spirometers. |
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52.13 Describe the procedure of performing spirometry. |