Arrhythmia Recognition: Just the Basics for the Pediatric Clinicians Course Overview

This course provides a basic introduction to arrhythmia recognition, focusing simply on the bedside clinician’s ability to recognize normal versus abnormal rhythms in the pediatric population and to initiate appropriate interventions when needed. The course also discusses ST segment elevation recognition and its significance (e.g., STEMI).

Upon course completion, learners should be able to differentiate normal versus abnormal heart rhythms in the pediatric population and intervene appropriately when an abnormal rhythm occurs.

Objectives

• Recognize a normal vs. abnormal heart rhythm
• Intervene as needed when an abnormal heart rhythm is recognized, according to current standards of practice
• Recognize ST elevation on 12-lead ECG and when it is an immediate emergency
• Recognize ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and implement immediate interventions