Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

A. About This Course

B. Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview of Sinus Rhythms

A. General Characteristics of Sinus Rhythms

Section 3: Normal Sinus Rhythm

A. The Formation of the ECG

B. Regularity

C. Irregular Rhythms

D. Summary of Normal Sinus Rhythm

Sectoin 4: Sinus Bradycardia

A. Overview of Sinus Bradycardia

B. Clinical Implications of Sinus Bradycardia

Section 5: Sinus Tachycardia

A. Overview of Sinus Tachycardia

B. Characteristics of Sinus Tachycardia

C. Clinical Implications of Sinus Tachycardia

Section 6: Sinus Arrhythmia

A. Overview of Sinus Arrhythmia

B. Characteristics of Sinus Arrhythmia

C. Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia

D. Non-respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia

E. Clinical Implications of Sinus Arrhythmia

Section 7: Sinus Blocks, Pauses, and Arrests

A. Overview of Sinus Blocks, Pauses, and Arrests

B. Sinus Block

C. Sinus Pause and Sinus Arrest

D. Sick Sinus Syndrome

Section 8: Rhythm Review

Section 9: Conclusion

A. Course Contributors

B. Resources

C. References

D. Congratulations

David Hoeft, MD is a board certified Anesthesiologist at American Anesthesiology of New York. In addition to his strong background in physical and chemical sciences, David is actively involved in graduate medical education and research, and brings clinical and didactic expertise across the continuum of medical practice. Disclosure: David Hoeft, MD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Kristen Ponichtera BSN, RN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN brings 10 years of clinical and educational experience in the fields of critical care, emergency and aviation medicine. Serving as Program Director of Flight & Critical Care Nursing Education, she has created original comprehensive educational courses as well as has contributed to best-selling publications. An active member of the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), and the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN), she has been revered as a resource and mentor to many clinicians serving in these specialties. Fulfilling roles as a registered nurse, ECMO specialist, director and clinical educator, Kristen brings a unique and original perspective to the realm of medical education. Disclosure: Kristen Ponichtera BSN, RN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.