ECG & RHYTHM Interpretation
Sudbury: April 26, 2011
Cardiology Update
Registration Form
Sudbury: April 27, 2011
Name (print clearly):
0800-0830: Registration &
Continental Breakfast
Start time: 0830
The ACLS Approach to Rhythm Management
Uses and limitations of the ECG
Explanation of lead placements
The Systematic Approach to ECG
Assessment-RIRI (Rate-Intervals-RhythmIschemia/Infarction)
Calculating the rate – the fast way!
What is the PR, QRS, QT interval? How do you
measure them? And, what’s the big deal if
they’re abnormal?
Rhythm Interpretation and treatment options
according to the ACLS guidelines for
rhythms originating in the Atria (Sinus rhythms,
Atrial Fibrillation); AV Node (Junctional
Rhythms, AV Blocks); Ventricles (Ventricular
Rhythm, Ventricular Tachycardia,
Torsade de Pointes, Ventricular Fibrillation)
LUNCH - Provided
Back to ECG Assessment: Quick and Easy
Bundle Branch Blocks
What is an Acute Coronary Syndrome? How
can I tell if my patient is having one?
Significance of ST elevation, depression, and T
wave inversion
STEMI, NSTEMI – What’s going on in the
artery?
So, your patient is having an MI – What
complications can you expect and why?
Right ventricular Infarct and 15 Lead ECG
Big bad anterior MI
How can I tell Acute vs. Recent vs. Old
changes on the ECG?
Why do some infarcts have a Q wave and
others don’t?
Practice Session with discussion on
Management
1530: Conclusion
0800-0830: Registration &
Continental Breakfast
Start time: 0830
The AABCs of Cardiac medications:
Why are your patients on these?
What are the common side effects?
What patient education should you provide?
What’s New in Statins…
“Why am I on Lipitor, but my cholesterol is normal?”
Metabolic Syndrome: the what, who, and how to treat.
1000 BREAK
If it walks like a duck, is it always a duck?
Conditions that mimic an acute MI.
Heart Failure – Case Study & Current guidelines
Cardiomyopathy: Dilated, Hypertrophic, Restrictive, Takotsubo
1200- LUNCH Provided
The New ACLS 2010 Guidelines – The Highlights
An Overview of recent and current research on hormone
therapy for treatment of acute conditions: the future?
BREAK
The Silent Killers:
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,
Congenital Long QT syndrome,
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
Brugada Syndrome
BREAK
Case Study Jeopardy: This session will include ECGs
that will provide a review of the contents of this course
plus new cases not yet discussed
1545: Conclusion
An important objective of this workshop is to develop a better
understanding of the normal ECG tracing and rhythm,
recognise when things are not “right” and understand the
significance of these changes. Throughout both days, there
will be discussions on appropriate actions and treatments
according to current AHA/ACC/CCS Guidelines.
For more information about these
days or to register:
Call: Diana Curphey at (905) 668-2232 or
Email diana@qrsadmin.com or visit
www.qrs-education.com
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Sudbury
 ECG Interpretation: April 26
 Cardiology Update: April 27
Cost $115.00 per day
Cost $210.00 per two days
Payment:
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About the presenters:
Darlene Hutton and Jillian
Sventzouris are critical care nurses
with over 26 years of experience.
They have worked in CCU, ICU,
PACU, and Emergency as staff
nurses, nurse educators,
managers, and involved in
cardiology and diabetic clinical
research. They have been
presenting workshops for the last
17 years throughout Canada and
the United Kingdom. They are
ACLS Directors/Instructors.
Participant evaluations are always
positive with frequent comments
about their fun approach and their
way of making things easy to
understand.
Participants include: nurses,
physicians, paramedics,
pharmacists, technicians, nursing
and medical students.
Sudbury, Ontario
Holiday Inn
1696 Regent Street
Sudbury, ON, P3E 3Z8
(705) 522-3000
(800) 465-4329
ECG & Rhythm
Interpretation
&
Cardiology
Update
A block of rooms has been reserved
under Sudbury Regional Hospital at a
reduced rate of $124.00/night. Reserve
prior to March 26th to obtain this rate.
Receipts, Certificates, and
course material will be
issued on the day of
the workshop.
Sudbury
For more information on courses
offered, please visit www.qrseducation.com
or email diana@qrsadmin.com
or call 1-905- 668-2232
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Ministry of Health Nursing Retention
Initiative and possible funding,
please visit our website at www.qrseducation.com
April 26 & 27, 2011
Presented by:
Darlene Hutton RN, BScN, MSN
Jillian Sventzouris BScN
QRS Educational Services