Sinus Bradycardia: ECG Interpretation made easy for Nurses

Sinus Bradycardia: ECG Interpretation made easy for Nurses

In this lesson, we will discuss the common conditions that lead to a slower than normal heart rate. Recall the normal heart rate is 60 to 100 for adults. In sinus bradycardia, we have a heart rate that is below 60 beats per minute.

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

Identify physiological and nonphysiological factors that can result in a sinus bradycardia

Define the limitations of a Lead II ECG in a complete analysis of the patient's cardiac status

Define the features of a sinus bradycardia

Compare and contrast sinus bradycardia to normal sinus rhythm

Identify treatment options of stable and unstable sinus bradycardia

Explain the PAcED acronym

Resources

Merck Manual
Essentials of Pathophysiology, Tommie Norris, 5th ed
Quick Reference for Critical Care, Diepenbrock, 3rd ed

Nursing students, nurses, and other health care professionals benefit from learning these signs and symptoms as they are the frontline eyes of the healthcare system.

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