Freeware eLearning Flash-ECG for learning electrocardiography.
BACKGROUND
Electrocardiographic (ECG) analysis can be taught in eLearning programmes with suitable software that permits the effective use of basic tools such as a ruler and a magnifier, required for measurements.


OBJECTIVE
The Flash-ECG (Research & Development Unit for Medical Education, University of Helsinki, Finland) was developed to enable teachers and students to use scanned and archived ECGs on computer screens and classroom projectors.


RESULTS
The software requires only a standard web browser with a Flash plug-in and can be integrated with learning environments (Blackboard/WebCT, Moodle). The Flash-ECG is freeware and is available to medical teachers worldwide.
Romanov
Kalle
K
Research & Development Unit for Medical Education, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. kalle.romanov@helsinki.fi
Kuusi
Timo
T
D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis; D003196:Computer Graphics; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D012984:Software; D013337:Students, Medical; D013663:Teaching