ATI Chapter 29 Review: Advanced Med-Surg – Electrocardiography and Dysrhythmia Monitoring

In this Advanced Med-Surg episode, we review ATI Chapter 29, which focuses on electrocardiography and the nursing management of cardiac dysrhythmias. We’ll break down how ECGs are used to monitor the heart’s electrical activity and identify ischemia, injury, and rhythm disturbances. The episode reviews common cardiac monitoring methods, including bedside ECG monitoring, continuous telemetry, and Holter monitoring, with emphasis on appropriate lead placement and rhythm interpretation. You’ll also hear an overview of life-threatening dysrhythmias and the emergency interventions required to manage them, including defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and the use of temporary or permanent pacemakers. Priority nursing responsibilities such as rhythm recognition, patient safety, and rapid intervention are emphasized throughout. This episode provides an exam-ready review to help nursing students confidently monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias in acute care settings.Source: All information in this podcast is based on ATI Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 29