When your patient flips into atrial fibrillation suddenly, it can be a bit intimidating. These atrial fibrillation tips for nurses are exactly what you need to know, whether you are a new nurse or one with more experience, about how to handle this common clinical situation with confidence and care. There are different levels of urgency […]
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5-Lead ECG Interpretation (Electrocardiogram) Tips for Nurses
… this is tough, it takes some time to understand what you need to know for your specific role. Naturally, a cardiac acute care nurse will deal with this much more than someone who works inpatient rehab, orthopedics, or on another non-cardiac unit. But just becasue you don’t deal with 5-Lead ECG Interpretation on a daily basis, doesn’t mean it isn’t helpful knowledge.
Nursing Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Nursing management of atrial fibrillation is an important skill for bedside nursing to master when caring for hospitalized patients. But, it’s not as intuitive as one might thing. Let’s discuss some of the important aspects of this situation, and practical steps that you can take as a bedside nurse. Nursing Management of Atrial Fibrillation Atrial […]
