WCU School of Nursing 2016 Critical Care Symposium
– Comprehensive Electrocardiography –
Lecture Itinerary
0700
Registration – Mandatory Sign In – Continental Breakfast
0750
Welcome and Introduction TBD
0800-0900
Cardinal Skills for Comprehensive EKG Interpretation M. Kossick, DNSc, CRNA
Review the 12-lead EKG system, dipole concept, and clinical applications of the normal morphology of EKG waveforms as well as options for EKG electrode placement
0900-1000
Computerized ST Segment Analysis in the ICU, ED, PACU, and OR M. Kossick, DNSc, CRNA
Identify the criteria for assessing EKG evidence of myocardial ischemia and injury
Describe how to assess and modify the Iso point, J point, and ST point and how errors in measurement can produce iatrogenic injury
1000 Break
1015-1115
Understanding the Clinical Relevance of Modified Chest Leads versus True Chest Leads M. Kossick, DNSc, CRNA Describe the most current recommendations for chest lead monitoring for myocardial injury
Discuss variations for EKG lead placement with consideration for the use of modified chest leads
1115-1215
Derived 12 Lead and Diagnostic Criteria for Myocardial Infarction M. Kossick, DNSc, CRNA
Describe how to configure the derived 12 lead and recognize its clinical value and limitations
Define EKG criteria for myocardial infarction
1215 Lunch (on your own)
1315-1415
Practice 12 Lead EKGs and Rhythm Strips M. Kossick, DNSc, CRNA
Identify EKG criteria for anterior, inferior, lateral, and posterior myocardial ischemia, injury, and infarction
1415-1515
Diagnostic Criteria and Clinical Implications for Axis Deviation, Hypertrophy, M. Kossick, DNSc, CRNA
Bundle Branch Blocks and Hemiblocks
Identify EKG evidence of axis deviation, ventricular hypertrophy, bundle branch blocks, and hemiblocks
Describe the clinical implications of shifts in the heart’s axis, hypertrophy, and bundle branch blocks
1515 Break
1530-1630
Practice 12-Lead EKGs and EKG Rhythm Strips M. Kossick, DNSc, CRNA
Diagnose faculty presented EKG rhythm strips and 12 Lead EKGs, reviewing the criteria by which each was identified
1630 Adjourn applying for 7 CEC
