Paces the heart faster than its non-paced rateHeart Rate; calculated by counting the number of QRS complexes in six seconds and multiplying by 10; rate is also determined by measuring the number of large squares between two R waves; i.e. –1 large square = heart rate of 300/minute. to entrain the heart – once the heart is dominated by the firing of the artificial pacemakerAn electronic pulse generator that stimulates depolarization of the atria and/or the ventricles. 1. Six Second ECG Guidebook (2012), T Barill, p. 201, the heart rateThe number of QRS complexes per minute; note that HR may not equal perfused pulse rate. See also: - Step 1 Heart Rate - Rate - Rule of 300s (Triplicate Method) - Six Second Count - The Caliper Method 1.... is brought down into a range <100/minute; eventually, the artificial pacemaker stops firing at rates where the sinus node begins firing.
1. Six Second ECG GuidebookA Practice Guide to Basic and 12 Lead ECG Interpretation, written by Tracy Barill, 2012 Introduction The ability to correctly interpret an electrocardiogram (ECG), be it a simple six second strip or a 12 lead ECG, is a vital skill... (2012), T Barill, p. 200