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Covers step-by-step assessment of atrial and ventricular regularity, rate determination, P-wave identification, PR interval measurement, QRS complex identification, and QRS duration limits. Summarizes risk factors, rate and rhythm characteristics for common dysrhythmias including atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, and supraventricular tachycardia, supported by waveform description cues and related clinical reminders.",{"@graph":63,"@context":118},[64,80,101],{"@type":65,"itemListElement":66},"BreadcrumbList",[67,71,74,77],{"item":68,"name":69,"@type":70,"position":9},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":72,"name":10,"@type":70,"position":73},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/",2,{"item":75,"name":51,"@type":70,"position":76},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/general/",3,{"item":78,"name":59,"@type":70,"position":79},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/dysrhythmia-recognition-pocket-reference-card/573549/",4,{"url":78,"name":59,"@type":81,"image":82,"author":87,"headline":59,"publisher":90,"fileFormat":93,"inLanguage":57,"description":61,"dateModified":94,"datePublished":95,"encodingFormat":93,"isAccessibleForFree":96,"interactionStatistic":97},"DigitalDocument",{"url":83,"@type":84,"width":85,"height":86},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/dysrhythmia-recognition-pocket-reference-card/573549.png","ImageObject",442,249,{"name":88,"@type":89},"Sarah ","Person",{"url":68,"name":91,"@type":92},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-16","2026-10-14",true,{"@type":98,"interactionType":99,"userInteractionCount":47},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":100},"ViewAction",{"@type":102,"mainEntity":103},"FAQPage",[104,110,114],{"name":105,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":107},"What are the key steps for ECG rhythm analysis on this pocket card?","Question",{"text":108,"@type":109},"Determine atrial and ventricular regularity, identify atrial and ventricular rates, identify P waves, measure the PR interval, identify the QRS complex, and measure the QRS interval.","Answer",{"name":111,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":112},"What ECG interval limits does the card highlight for the PR and QRS intervals?",{"text":113,"@type":109},"PR interval is listed as within normal limits of 0.12–0.20 sec, and QRS interval is listed as within normal limits of 0.04–0.10 sec.",{"name":115,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":116},"Which dysrhythmias are specifically described in the card and what do they include?",{"text":117,"@type":109},"It includes atrial tachycardia (with risk factors and rate/rhythm characteristics), atrial flutter (including F-wave description and risk factors), atrial fibrillation (including rate/rhythm and risk factors), and supraventricular tachycardia (definition plus risk factors and ECG characteristics).","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":120,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":91,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":122,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":124,"site_id":56},573549,1792119599,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":127},{"doc_id":124,"user_id":128,"nickname":88,"user_avatar":129,"doc_module":9,"category_id":50,"category_name":51,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":130,"file_id":131,"file_url":132,"file_type":133,"file_size":134,"view_count":47,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":20,"language":135,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":136,"faqs":137,"seo_title":138,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":139,"read_time":47},962085320529,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_9964176cb1d06d4a9deccf72a44ae3dc","Dysrhythmia Recognition  \nDysrhythmia Recognition  \nThis pocket reference gives nurses quick and convenient information about dysrhythmia recognition, including:  \n• Steps for ECG rhythm analysis  \n• Risk factors for common dysrhythmias  \n• Waveform characteristics of common dysrhythmias  \n• Images of various dysrhythmias  \nAdditional Resources: AACN Practice Alerts for Dysrhythmia Monitoring in Adults and for ST-Segment Monitoring at: [http://www.accn.org](http://www.accn.org) and type in search box: Dysrhythmia Monitoring or ST Segment Monitoring. AACN’s eLearning course on ECG Interpretation at: [https://www.aacn.org/education/](https://www.aacn.org/education/)[ ](https://www.aacn.org/education/)[online-courses](online-courses)  \nNOTE: This pocket card is for quick reference only. Please review and follow your institutional policies and procedures before clinical use.  \nTo order more cards, call  \n1 (800) 899-AACN [or visit www.aacn.org](or visit www.aacn.org).  \nCopyright ©2019 American Association of Critical-Care Nurses  \nProd \\#400758 REV 03/19  \n\n| Dysrhythmia Recognition |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| ECG Rhythm Analysis |  |\n| Determine the atrial and ventricular regularity | a. Is the P-P interval consistent?\u003Cbr>b. Is the R-R interval consistent? |\n| Determine the atrial and ventricular rates | a. Are they the same?\u003Cbr>b. Is the rate > 100 beats/min? (tachycardia)\u003Cbr>c. Is the rate \u003C 60 beats/min? (bradycardia) |\n| Identify P waves | a. Are P waves present? If not, what atrial activity is seen?\u003Cbr>b. Do the P waves all look the same?\u003Cbr>c. Is every P wave followed by a QRS complex? |\n| Measure the P-R interval | a. Is the P-R interval within normal limits (0 .12-0.20 sec)?\u003Cbr>b. Is the P-R interval the same for each ECG complex? |\n| Identify the QRS complex | a. Are QRS complexes present?\u003Cbr>b. Do the QRS complexes all look the same?\u003Cbr>c. Is there 1 and only 1 P wave before each QRS complex? |\n| Measure the QRS interval | a. Is the QRS interval within normal limits (0 .04-0.10 sec)?\u003Cbr>b. Is the QRS interval the same for every ECG complex? |\n\n| Atrial Tachycardia\u003Cbr>When it occurs episodically and/or suddenly, it is called paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT)\u003Cbr>|  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Risk Factors:\u003Cbr>• Most common dysrhythmia in childhood\u003Cbr>• Anxiety or fatigue\u003Cbr>• Caffeine\u003Cbr>• Tobacco\u003Cbr>• Alcohol | • Valvular heart disease\u003Cbr>• Sympathomimetic drugs\u003Cbr>• Digoxin toxicity\u003Cbr>• Cardiomyopathy |\n| Rate Characteristics:\u003Cbr>• Atrial: 3 or more consecutive ectopic atrial beats at 120-250 beats/min. Rarely exceeds 250 beats/min | • Ventricular: varies, depending on AV conduction ratio |\n| Rhythm:\u003Cbr>• Atrial: regular\u003Cbr>• Ventricular: regular or irregular based on AV conduction ratio and type of atrial tachycardia\u003Cbr>• P waves: may be hidden in preceding T wave, usually upright and preceding each QRS | • P-R interval: consistent, but may be normal, short, or long, depending onectopic atrial site.\u003Cbr>• QRS interval: 0.04-0.10 sec; may be wide if aberrant conduction is present\u003Cbr>• P:QRS ratio: 1 P for every QRS complex, unless conduction block occurs |\n\nDysrhythmia Descriptions  \n􀀞  \nAtrial Flutter  \nRisk Factors:  \n• Ischemic heart disease  \n• Hypoxia  \n• Acute myocardial ischemia/infarction  \n• Digoxin toxicity  \n• Mitral or tricuspid valve disease  \n• Thyrotoxicosis  \n• Heart failure  \nRate Characteristics:  \n• Atrial: 250-350 beats/min  \nRhythm:  \n• Atrial: regular  \n• Ventricular: regular or irregular based on degree of AV conduction  \n• P waves: not identifiable  \n• Flutter waves (F waves): uniform (sawtooth or picket-fence appearance)  \n• Alcoholism  \n• Chronic lung disease  \n• Hypertension  \n• Diabetes  \n• Cardiac surgery  \n• Pulmonary embolism  \n• Ventricular: 60-175 beats/min  \n• P-R interval becomes F-R interval: maybe consistent or may vary  \n• QRS interval: 0.04-0.10 sec; aberration can occur  \n• P:QRS ratio: varies depending on degree of AV block  \n\n| Atrial Fibrillation |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| |  |\n| |  |\n| Risk Facto","cbCaij6GrSXACJtj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij6GrSXACJtj","pdf",2030339,"English","# ECG Rhythm Analysis\n## Step-by-step ECG assessment\n# Dysrhythmia Descriptions\n## Atrial Tachycardia\n## Atrial Flutter\n## Atrial Fibrillation\n## Supraventricular Tachycardia","[{\"question\":\"What are the key steps for ECG rhythm analysis on this pocket card?\",\"answer\":\"Determine atrial and ventricular regularity, identify atrial and ventricular rates, identify P waves, measure the PR interval, identify the QRS complex, and measure the QRS interval.\"},{\"question\":\"What ECG interval limits does the card highlight for the PR and QRS intervals?\",\"answer\":\"PR interval is listed as within normal limits of 0.12–0.20 sec, and QRS interval is listed as within normal limits of 0.04–0.10 sec.\"},{\"question\":\"Which dysrhythmias are specifically described in the card and what do they include?\",\"answer\":\"It includes atrial tachycardia (with risk factors and rate/rhythm characteristics), atrial flutter (including F-wave description and risk factors), atrial fibrillation (including rate/rhythm and risk factors), and supraventricular tachycardia (definition plus risk factors and ECG characteristics).\"}]","Dysrhythmia Recognition - Pocket Reference Card | PDF",1791942576]