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The second lecture in this new six-part series is:
The Diagnostic EP Study Part 1: Equipment and Basic Intervals
This lecture will discuss the fundamentals of diagnostic EP catheters, as well as look at the baseline intervals obtained from the 12-lead ECG and internal electrogram recordings.
OBJECTIVES
- Describe the basic equipment used in an EP study
- Explain diagnostic catheter type and placement
- Discuss measurement of and normal values for baseline intervals
OUTLINE
- Diagnostic EP Catheters
- Number of poles
- Spacing of poles
- Curve shapes
- Curve types
- Sheaths
- Catheter position and type for each:
- Inspect all electrograms
- Troubleshoot poor recordings
- Pacing threshold obtained
- Baseline EKG intervals
- P wave duration
- PR interval
- QRS duration
- QT interval
- Basic cycle length
- Baseline intracardiac electrogram intervals
- AH interval
- HV interval
- His duration
Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 7 pm EST / 4 pm PST
Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 11 am EST / 8 am PST
Finding the practical clinical electrophysiology information you need to be successful in your job just got easier.
That's because Healthworks and Philips Healthcare are partnering to offer a series of live, interactive webcasts designed to deliver pragmatic, focused electrophysiology classes to clinical specialists working in the EP lab. Offered when you want them, the convenient online format means you can easily access top-notch education without having to take time off from work - or your life's busy schedule.
Taught by nationally-regarded EP expert Jeffrey A. Stiffler, BA, AST, RCIS, CEPS, CCDS, these webinar courses are perfect for allied health professionals working in EP environments as well as nurses and technologists considering entering this growing field.
The webinar will be approved for Category A CE credit and is only $79 per person. And if your department has multiple individuals who wish to participate and receive credit, the cost is $139 per facility.* Participation is limited to 200 registrants per session so log in and register today. Your noggin will thank you for it.
*Requires an onsite coordinator who will secure and remit attendee sign in sheets to Healthworks at conclusion of program. Sign in sheet will be downloadable after completing online registration. Facility or department registration allows for unlimited attendees; however, CE credit is limited to 5 registered participants per site per $139.
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