Asystole ECG Interpretation #315


Description of Asystole ECG

  • Asystole dysrhythmia occurs when there is a total absence of electrical activity in the heart.
  • The patient is clinically dead.
  • Sometimes this tracing is referred to as straight line or flat line.
  • There will be an absence of P waves and QRS complexes.
  • True Asystole is an absolute medical emergency.
  • (Follow your local reporting and treatment protocols)
  • If your patient is speaking to you, they are NOT in Asystole. Check your attachments and equipment.
asystole tracing

Practice Strip

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Analyze this tracing using the five steps of rhythm analysis.

Show Answer
  • Rhythm: Absent
  • Rate: 0
  • P Wave: absent
  • PR interval: n/a
  • QRS: absent
  • Interpretation: Asystole





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Reference Guide
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