NUCLEOTYPE

The cardiac cycle is represented on an electrocardiogram (EKG) as a series of waves labeled P-QRS-T, representing electrical depolarzation through the heart.

The difference between a Mobitz type I and Mobitz type II second degree heart block lies in the variations in PR interval prior to a non-conducted P-wave.

The difference between first and second degree heart blocks lies in the relationship between P-waves and QRS complexes.

The difference between atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter originates from the source atrial depolarization and subsequent pattern of ventricular conductions.

Elevations in serum potassium levels can affect the conduction of electricity through the heart causing cardiac dysrhythmias and even lead to cardiac arrest

The emergency cricothyroidotomy is a procedure that is performed to obtain an airway when the care provider cannot obtain another means of a definitive airway or if there are contraindications to orotracheal intubation

Meningitis is inflammation of the leptomeninges, which is the connective tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord

The Glasgow Coma Scale is a neurological scale used to assess and trend a patient's level of consciousness.

The Sgarbossa Criteria, is a tool that you can use to help read through electrocardiograms with left bundle branch blocks in patients you are concerned for myocardial ischemia.

The Apgar score was invented in 1952 as a scoring system used to assess the health of the newborn and identify those who require emergent attention.

The seven cardinal movements of labor refer to the different positions a neonate undergoes during the labor and delivery process. These include: engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, extension, external rotation and expulsion

The rule of nines can be used to estimate the total body surface area burned in adult and pediatric patients by using multiples of 9 to estimate surface total body surface area burned