This document outlines a STEMI recognition class consisting of 6 modules: 1) Introduction to 12-lead EKGs, 2) Identifying the J point, 3) Identifying ST elevation and depression, 4) Lead views and what areas of the heart each lead represents, 5) Practice exercises, and 6) Putting it all together to recognize STEMIs by identifying ST elevation in two or more contiguous leads. The class teaches students to systematically analyze each lead one by one to check for ST elevation compared to the TP segment baseline in order to diagnose STEMIs.
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1. 12 Leads Made EasySTEMI Recognition ClassMichael D. Murley
2. 12 Leads Made EasyModule 1 – Introduction to 12 LeadsModule 2 – Learn to Identify the J PointModule 3 – Learn to identify ST ElevationModule 4 – Lead ViewsModule 5 – Game for reviewModule 6 – Putting it all together, STEMI Recognition
3. Module 1 Intro to 12 LeadMost 12 Leads have this common layout
45. Module 4 Lead ViewsThe heart is not oriented vertically in the chestLeft Ventricle is Cone shaped and it rest on the diaphragmLeft Ventricle is divided into 5 regions
49. Module 4 Lead Views PosteriorModule 4 Lead ViewsThe QRS complexes are created primarily by the electrical activity occurring in the Left ventricleRQSYou can think of each Lead as seeing a different portion of the Left ventricle
78. Module 6 STEMI RecognitionNow we know what we are looking for (ST elevation) and where we are looking (Lead views)It’s time to put it all together by taking a step by step approach to reading 12 Lead ECG’s
79. Module 6 STEMI RecognitionInterrupting the 12 Lead requires you to go Lead by Lead, selecting one good representative complex
80. Module 6 STEMI RecognitionPick one with a good baseline to compare and DON’T select a PVC or any ectopic complex for analysis
81. Module 6 STEMI RecognitionPick one with a good baseline to compare and DON’T select a PVC or any ectopic complex for analysis
82. Module 6 STEMI RecognitionOnce you have your complex, find the J Point and determine if ST elevation is present
83. Module 6 STEMI RecognitionCheck each Lead, one by one, throughout all the Leads except aVR. When you’re down, answer this question
84. Module 6 STEMI RecognitionIf so, suspect STEMI