BLOGIPEADIKA

Angina                                                                       Pain in Chest occurs during exertion,cold,heavy meals etc.                    Chest pain is felt during effort and it is relieved by rest.         Pain lasts for 5-10 minutes.                                             Relief is obtained with Nitrites.                                    Vomiting is absent.                                                      Dyspnoea is absent.                                                          Shock is absent.                                                              Sweating is minimal.                  Blood Pressure is normal or increased              MI (Myocardial Infarction ) Occurs both at rest often without any cause. Pain is not relieved by rest. Pain lasts more than 30 minutes. No relief with Nitrites. Vomiting is often present. Dispnoea is common. Shock can occur. Sweating may be profuse. Blood Pressure may fall.

NURSING IMPLICATIONS FOR ECG RECORDING No special preparation for the patient is necessary to take an ECG. The female patient should put on a gown with its opening in front. If the patient needs to be transported to the ECG department,transport him on a trolley ; never allow him to walk till diagnosis is confirmed. Ask the patient to lie flat and relax. To prevent unnecessary disturbance from the bystanders keep them away from patient. Check the ECG machine is functioning properly. The machine should be properly grounded. There should be good contact between the patience skin and electrodes of the machine. Apply electrode jelly to the skin where the electrodes are applied. Select the correct limp leads, R.A-to the Right Arm                                             L.A-to the left Arm                                             R.L-to the Right Leg                                             L.L-to the Left Leg                                             V-  to the ches