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ECG interpretation for obstetric nurses.

M E Burke
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Obstetric nurses are not routinely called on to perform continuous cardiac monitoring or ECGs. However, obstetric nurses will be caring for most pregnant women with cardiac complications. Basic and advanced ECG courses and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) courses are offered at most hospitals. Obstetric nurses are encouraged to take advantage of these courses, as even nurses in Level I institutions are caring for patients on continuous ECG monitors. A basic understanding of the ECG is expected of all nurses. Obstetric nurses are encouraged to participate in an ACLS program. Full reviews of the anatomy, physiology, and electrical pathways are available in numerous texts.

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M E Burke. 1991. ECG interpretation for obstetric nurses.. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005237-199109000-00006

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