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ECG interpretation is a key skill for doctors working in Emergency Depts, or who are assessing deteriorating patients in wards or outpatient settings. Clinicians often must interpret an ECG in difficult circumstances: quickly, in isolation, without prior studies for comparison, or with the benefit of a cardiologist's second opinion. Inaccuracy in the interpretation of an ECG by emergency physicians may result in inappropriate management decisions regarding patient treatment or disposition. Several large studies reviewing missed acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in the ED have suggested that failure to interpret the ECG accurately was a important factor in patient management errors. Several studies have found a significant discordance in the interpretation of ECGs between Emergency Medicine physicians and Cardiologists.
This new on-line course uses case discussion format to revise the basics of ECG Interpretation for Emergency Medicine physicians. This on-line platform allows for candidates to access the recorded content on demand, with the facility to repeat more challenging modules as desired. Candidates are required to complete a quiz at the beginning and end of the course.
To review and be competent in basic ECG analysis:
Rate
Rhythm (and Brugada criteria)
Leads and Axis
Waves and complexes (including bundle branch and fascicular blocks)
ST and T wave changes
To recognise the 10 rules for a normal ECG
To know the abnormalities of the ECG in Acute Coronary Syndrome
To risk stratify Dizziness Collapse and the ECG:
Including WPW, Long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, HOCM
ED management of ICD problems.
ED management of Pacemaker problems.