Multiple Lead ECGs

Dr. Lewis is the President of KACEL, Inc. Professional and Community Education. She is also adjunct faculty within the Maricopa County Community College District where she is accredited to teach in all level of EMS courses and is an Examiner for the National Registry of EMTs. After serving as EMT/FSC Department Chair at Phoenix College since 1986, Dr. Lewis retired in 2005. During that time she was also a member of the Arizona EMS Council (Governor's Appointment), and member of the National EMS Curriculum Development Group. She has worked as a critical care nurse and educator, has authored several articles and contributed to texts on nursing care, education theory and techniques, as well as various cardiovascular topics. Dr. Lewis holds many industry affiliations and credentials, is an active RN and holds a BSN in nursing and a PhD in Education.

1. Review of Cardiac Anatomy and Function.
2. Electrophysiology of the Heart.
3.The ECG and the Multiple Lead System.
4. Rate, Rhythm and Wave Forms.
5. Axis Determination and Implications.
6. Sinus Mechanisms.
7. Junctional Mechanisms.
8. Atrial Mechanisms.
9. Ventricular Mechanisms.
10. AV Conduction Defects.
11. Intraventricular Conduction Defects.
12. Chamber Enlargement and Hypertrophy.
13. Arrhythmias due to Abnormal Conduction.
14. Myocardial Perfusion Deficits and ECG Changes.
15. Electronic Pacemakers.
16. General Review and Assessment Exercises.
Appendix A. Answers to Self-Assessment Exercises.
Appendix B. Normal Ranges and Variations in Adults on the Multiple Lead ECG.
Appendix C. Emergency Cardiac Care Guidelines.
Appendix D. Quick Review of Assessment and Interventions.
Appendix E. Medication Profiles.
Appendix F. List of Abbreviations.