the training will allow you to read and understand basic ECG 

Anatomy of the Heart” takes you on an illustrated journey through the structure and function of the human heart. With clear visuals and concise explanations, the video shows how blood flows through the atria and ventricles, how the valves keep everything moving in the right direction, and how the heart supports our entire circulatory system. A strong primer for anyone seeking to understand how this vital organ works — from its major chambers to its everyday role in keeping us alive.

The video provides a concise description of the adult human heart's size and anatomical location:

• Size: The heart of an adult is described as being "not much larger than a fist".

• Location: It lies in the center of the chest.

  • It is positioned behind the breast bone, known as the sternum.

  • It is in front of the backbone, specifically the thoracic spine.

  • It is situated above the diaphragm.

• Surroundings: Except for the area against the spine and a small strip down the center of the front, the heart is completely surrounded by the lungs.

Coronary Arteries

The heart's independent blood supply system

The heart is as a hollow organ divided into four sections or chambers 

The video focuses on the initial components and pathways involved in the heart's electrical conduction system:

This video details the structure and function of the Atrioventricular (AV) node and its connection to the rest of the heart's electrical system.

This video details the structure and paths of the heart's bundle branches.

Left Bundle Branch

Right Bundle Branch

This video describes the path and speed of the electrical impulse as it travels through the heart's lower chambers, the ventricles.

This video defines the major waves and intervals found on an Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Electrical Events and ECG Components

the major electrical events occurring in the heart with their corresponding segments and waves on an ECG:

 The standard speed and time measurements associated with ECG paper:

Details the measurements on an ECG grid and the normal durations for key ECG intervals:

• ECG Grid Axes:

  • The horizontal axis measures time.

  • The vertical axis measures voltage or amplitude.

  • 1 millivolt (mV) is equal to two large boxes high.

• Normal ECG Interval Measurements:

Heart Rate Estimation Methods
outlines several methods for estimating heart rate from an ECG strip, noting that a simpler method is often used at the bedside:

Monitoring Leads vs. Diagnostic ECG

 clarifies the difference between monitoring leads (like standard monitoring in Lead II) and a 12-lead diagnostic ECG:

Four Questions for Rhythm Interpretation

This standard, consistent, and routine approach to rhythm analysis is key to success. It presents four basic questions that lead to the correct analysis and diagnosis of most rhythm abnormalities:

Criteria for Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR)

This is list of key characteristics used to identify Normal Sinus Rhythm on an ECG:

Criteria for Sinus Bradycardia

This is  key characteristics used to identify Sinus Bradycardia on an ECG:

Criteria for Premature Atrial Contraction (PAC)

The key characteristics used to identify a Premature Atrial Contraction (PAC) complex on an ECG:

Criteria for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

This is the key characteristics used to identify Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) on an ECG:

Criteria for Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)

The lists the key characteristics used to identify a Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) complex on an ECG:

Criteria for Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (V-Tach)

key characteristics used to identify Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia on an ECG:

Video Content Summary: Criteria for Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (V-Tach)

 The key characteristics used to identify Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia on an ECG:

Criteria for Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib)

There is a very concise description of the ECG characteristics of Ventricular Fibrillation:

• Key Finding: When analyzing Ventricular Fibrillation, the video states that everything is absent. This refers to the absence of discernible P waves, QRS complexes, T waves, and a measurable rhythm or rate.

Asystole on an ECG.

• Asystole is characterized by an absence of any electrical activity, often referred to as a "flatline," meaning there are no discernible P waves, QRS complexes, or T waves.

Criteria for Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)

This video explains the defining feature and variable ECG characteristics of Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA):

Criteria for First Degree Block

This video lists the key characteristics used to identify a First Degree Atrioventricular (AV) Block on an ECG:

Criteria for Second Degree Block Type I (Wenckebach)

This is the key characteristics used to identify a Second Degree Atrioventricular (AV) Block Type I (also known as Mobitz I or Wenckebach) on an ECG:

Criteria for Second Degree Block Type II (Mobitz II)

the key characteristics used to identify a Second Degree Atrioventricular (AV) Block Type II (also known as Mobitz II) on an ECG:

Criteria for Third Degree Block (Complete Heart Block)

This is lists the key characteristics used to identify a Third Degree Atrioventricular (AV) Block, also known as Complete Heart Block, on an ECG:

Pharmacological Tools

This video serves as a brief introduction to the use of pharmacological tools within an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) context:

• The video discusses the common drugs used in ACLS and directs the viewer to Table 1 in their corresponding ACLS manual for detailed information, including doses, routes, and uses.

• Important Disclaimer: The video emphasizes that the use of any ACLS medication must be done within the provider's scope of practice and only after a thorough study of the drugs' actions and side effects.

• Table 1 is intended only as a brief reminder for those who are already knowledgeable about these medications.

• It specifically contains only adult doses, indications, and routes of administration for the most common ACLS drugs.