title: Fundamentals of electrocardiography interpretation.
abstract: The use of dynamic electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring is regarded as a standard of care during general anesthesia and is strongly encouraged when providing deep sedation. Although significant cardiovascular changes rarely if ever can be attributed to mild or moderate sedation techniques, the American Dental Association recommends ECG monitoring for patients with significant cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this continuing education article is to review basic principals of ECG monitoring and interpretation.
authors.affiliation: Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio, USA. dan.becker@sinclair.edu
authors.forename: Daniel E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D000200:Action Potentials / Q000502:physiology; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D016292:Procedural Sedation; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006321:Heart / Q000502:physiology; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000502:physiology; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008564:Membrane Potentials / Q000502:physiology; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D009200:Myocardial Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D032383:Myocytes, Cardiac / Q000502:physiology