Temporary epicardial pacing wires are frequently used to perform atrial electrograms in patients after cardiac surgery. This article reviews Einthoven’s triangle and describes a method of obtaining and evaluating atrial electrograms. Examples of specific dysrhythmias and nursing diagnoses relating to atrial wires are also described
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©1992 American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
1992
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