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Barriers to obtaining a high quality ECG recording

In this step, Jo explores some of the common challenges and barriers that you may face when trying to obtain a high quality ECG recording.

During this presentation, we will look at some of the most common barriers to obtaining a high-quality ECG recording, including inaccurately placed electrodes or leads, electrical interference, skeletal muscle activity and poor conduction.

As this is a powerpoint presentation, we’ve also created an illustrated transcript for you to download in the downloads section.

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ECG Assessment: an Introduction for Healthcare Providers

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