ECG diagnostic of first contact by means of eight steps

Czech version

Authors: Peřan- D. ^{1 3}; Cmorej C. P. ^4,5; Nesvadba M. ⁶; Pekara J. ^1,3; Bulíková T. ^7,8
Authors‘ workplace: Zdravotnická záchranná služba hl. m. Prahy ¹; Kabinet veřejného zdravotnictví, 3. LF UK, Praha ²; Vysoká škola zdravotnická, Praha ³; Zdravotnická záchranná služba Ústeckého kraje, p. o. ⁴; Fakulta zdravotnických studií, UJEP v Ústí nad Labem ⁵; Vysoká škola zdravotníctva a sociálnej práce sv. Alžbety, Bratislava ⁶; Katedra urgentnej zdravotnej starostlivosti, SZU Bratislava ⁷; ZZS Life Star Emergency, Limbach ⁸
Published in: Kardiol Rev Int Med 2020, 22(1): 33-35

Overview

The paper describes the development of an algorithm for the basic evaluation of the electrocardiogram (ECG) by means of eight steps, in which both rhythm and ischaemic changes are evaluated. The eight-step ECG evaluation method was modified and the algorithm was developed through action research and a modified Delphi method. The procedure can be used by all healthcare professionals in primary care, i.e. nurses, paramedics and general practitioners. This method is a modified interpretation of the ECG. It is not a substitute for conventional electrocardiogram assessment, but makes it a useful diagnostic tool for healthcare professionals with less experience in this area.

Keywords:

Primary care – standardisation – ECG evaluation – arrhythmias – ischaemic change

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Article was published in

Cardiology Review

2020 Issue 1