Clinical Pediatrics
© 2009 The Author(s)
10.1177/0009922809336206
CLIN PEDIATR Online
First, published on
January 28, 2010
Simplified Pediatric Electrocardiogram Interpretation
Authors
William N Evans, MD, Ruben J
Acherman, MD, Gary A Mayman, MD, Robert C Rollins, MD, Katrinka T Kip, MD
Source
ChildrenŐs Heart Center
Nevada, 3006 S Maryland Pkwy, Ste 690, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA.
E-mail: WNevans50@aol.com.
Abstract
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.