EKG Basics eBook

EKG Confidence in the Palm of Your Hand. Ready to unlock the mystery of EKGs?
This EKG Basics Mini Nurse Kit is your go-to resource for understanding the heart’s electrical story—without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're just learning or need a quick refresher, this printable delivers simplified, step-by-step explanations of waveforms, rhythms, lead placement, and clinical interpretation.

From identifying arrhythmias to confidently setting up the machine, this guide turns cardiac chaos into clinical clarity.

What’s Included

🫀 Introduction to EKG

• What an EKG measures and why it matters

• Breakdown of key components: P wave, QRS complex, T wave, etc.

📉 Waveform Interpretation

• How to read and analyze EKG waveforms

• Normal vs abnormal patterns and what they mean

⚡ Common Arrhythmias

• Atrial fibrillation, V-tach, bradycardia, and more

• Visuals + tips for rhythm recognition

🔌 Lead Placement & Setup

• Where to place leads for clean, accurate reads

• Quick setup guide for 12-lead and telemetry

🏥 Clinical Application

• Real-world interpretation tips

• What to do with what you see

How to Use

• Download and print for your clipboard or binder

• Use pre-clinical, during cardiac rotations, or while shadowing telemetry nurses

• Keep it bedside-ready for rhythm refreshers

Perfect For

• Nursing & med students learning EKGs

• New grads in med-surg, telemetry, ICU, or ER

• Preceptors + instructors teaching cardiac care

• Anyone building confidence in rhythm interpretation

Delivery Info

• Instant digital download

• PDF file format, print-ready

• No physical item will be shipped

Features

• Step-by-step breakdowns

• Simplified diagrams for visual learners

• Designed for real-world clinical use

Why This Kit?

You don’t need to memorize rhythms—you need to understand them. This guide was created to help you feel confident, think critically, and respond effectively when cardiac rhythms shift. Keep it close. Use it often.