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Bipolar leads - an electrocardiographic conductor having two electrodes placed on different body regions, with each electrode contributing to the record.
Sinus rhythm - refers to any cardiac rhythm where depolarization of the cardiac muscle begins at the sinus node. It is characterized by the presence of correctly-oriented P waves on the electrocardiogram (ECG). This rhythm is necessary, but not sufficient, for normal electrical activity within the heart.
Standardization - the process of implementing and developing technical standards.
Diffusion - the spreading of something more widely.
Respiration rate for adults - 12 to 16 breaths per minute
Respiration rate for children - 12 to 20 breaths per minute
Respiration rate for infants - 24 to 30 breaths per minute
What are two types of temporary pacemakers - transvenous and transcutaneous
Firing - the action of setting fire to something.
Capture - take into one's possession or control by force.
Pacemaker spike - line on ekg paper that shows pacemaker has discharged
sensing - refers to the pacemaker's ability to recognize the patient's own intrinsic rhythm or beat in order to decide if it needs to fire.
Demand mode - most pacemakers function on this, meaning they fire only when needed.
What are the most common kinds of pacemakers? - VVI (ventricular demand) and DDD (AV universal demand)
What are pacemaker malfunctions? - Failure to fire, loss of capture
An ekg done to rule out disease - diagnostic ekg
Stress testing - diagnostic procedure done to determine the likelihood of coronary artery disease
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