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Attach this proforma to the patient’s ECG and keep with the medical notes.
A review of the normal ECG findings and variants in paediatric patients of differing age groups
The scale of the ECG is generally (by default) set at 25 mm/second on the x-axis and 10 mm/mV on the y-axis. All calculations depend on the scale, it is important to check this prior to interpretation.
imj.ie DownloadThis ECG checklist and education proforma works on two principles; one to educate physicians and second to improve interpretation competency and documentation. We therefore recommend the use of this checklist in primary care and hospital settings.
This course is an introduction to interpreting the ECG and identifying common abnormalities that are specific to the paediatric patient. On this course, you will learn about what an ECG is, when you should perform an ECG, and how to correctly interpret an ECG.
childrenshealthireland.ie DownloadTo provide a systematic approach to interpreting the paediatric ECG, considering rhythm, rate, axes, intervals, wave abnormalities and ST segment changes. Doctors providing care for paediatric patients, who will be responsible for interpreting ECGs as part of their clinical practice.
This guidance document is to support RHC ED staff in utilisation of the ECG electronic reporting capacity and subsequent manual interpretation of the ECG. This document also describes the patient disposition pathway options for children where an ECG has been performed.
Paediatric ECG basics including the normal paediatric ECG, lead placement, stepwise assessment, and characteristic abnormalities
starship.org.nz DownloadIn certain presen-tations such as syncope, palpitations and chest pain, the ECG can be the single most important investigation and should be performed without haste, especially in the acute setting. Confident interpre-tation of the ECG is a key skill for all physicians who look after children.
neonatalnetworkssoutheast.nhs.uk Download• ST segment elevation may occur in pericarditis. • ST segment depression may occur in chronic ischaemia. • T wave inversion over left chest leads may occur in myocarditis or ischaemia. *Normal values vary with age during childhood. There is also some variation between studies. James Gnanapragasam 1994. Revised 2018