Simplified pediatric electrocardiogram interpretation.
We describe a simplified method for interpreting a pediatric electrocardiogram (EKG). The method uses 4 steps and requires only a few memorized rules, and it can aid health care providers who do not have immediate access to pediatric cardiology services. Most pediatric EKGs are normal. However, both abnormal and normal EKGs should be sent to a pediatric cardiologist for later, confirmatory interpretation.
Evans
William N
WN
Children's Heart Center, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA. WNevans50@aol.com
Acherman
Ruben J
RJ
Mayman
Gary A
GA
Rollins
Robert C
RC
Kip
Katrinka T
KT
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods*; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant