How to Calculate Heart Rate from ECG
Be aware of how a normal "wave form" looks on an ECG trace.. Identify the QRS complex.. Count the space between QRS complexes.
Steps
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Be aware of how a normal "wave form" looks on an ECG trace.
Be aware of how a normal "wave form" looks on an ECG trace.
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Identify the QRS complex.
Identify the QRS complex.
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Count the space between QRS complexes.
Count the space between QRS complexes.
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Divide the number 300 by your answer above.
Divide the number 300 by your answer above.
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Draw two lines on the ECG trace.
Draw two lines on the ECG trace.
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Count the number of QRS complexes between the two lines.
Count the number of QRS complexes between the two lines.
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Multiply your answer by 10.
Multiply your answer by 10.
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Understand that this method is particularly effective for irregular heart rhythm
Understand that this method is particularly effective for irregular heart rhythms.
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