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ACLS/BLS Preparation

Key Learning Points

ECG: Paper, Calipers, Rulers, Rate Calculation

Rule of 300 Page 9

  • If the R-R interval contains:
    1 large square = 300 hr
    2 large squares = 150 hr
    3 large squares = 100 hr
    4 large squares = 75 hr
    5 large squares = 60 hr

Rule of 10Page 10

  • To use the Rule of 10, multiply the number of heart beats in a 6 seconds period and multiply times 10.
  • The slower the heart rate, the less accurate the measurement with the Rule of 10.
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