10 research outputs found
Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) in the International Journal of Medical Students
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Common ECG Lead Placement Errors. Part II: Precordial Misplacements
Background: Electrocardiography is a very useful diagnostic tool. However, errors in placement of ECG leads can create artifacts, mimic pathologies, and hinder proper ECG interpretation. This is the second of a two-part series discussing how to recognize and avoid these errors. Methods: 12-lead ECGs were recorded in a single male healthy subject in his mid 20s. Various precordial lead misplacements were compared to ECG recordings from correct lead placement. Results: Precordial misplacements caused classical changes in ECG patterns. Techniques of differentiating these ECG patterns from true pathological findings were described. Conclusion: As in Part I of this series, recognition and interpretation of common ECG placement errors is critical in providing optimal patient care
Common ECG Lead Placement Errors. Part I: Limb lead Reversals
Background: Electrocardiography is a very useful diagnostic tool. However, errors in placement of ECG leads can create artifacts, mimic pathologies, and hinder proper ECG interpretation. This is the second of a two-part series discussing how to recognize and avoid these errors. Methods: 12-lead ECGs were recorded in a single male healthy subject in his mid 20s. Various precordial lead misplacements were compared to ECG recordings from correct lead placement. Results: Precordial misplacements caused classical changes in ECG patterns. Techniques of differentiating these ECG patterns from true pathological findings were described. Conclusion: As in Part I of this series, recognition and interpretation of common ECG placement errors is critical in providing optimal patient care
Best Practices for Virtual Care: A Consensus Statement From the Canadian Rheumatology Association
Objective. To develop best practice statements for the provision of virtual care in adult and pediatric rheumatology for the Canadian Rheumatology Association\u27s (CRA) Telehealth Working Group (TWG). Methods. Four members of the TWG representing adult, pediatric, university-based, and community rheumatology practices defined the scope of the project. A rapid literature review of existing systematic reviews, policy documents, and published literature and abstracts on the topic was conducted between April and May 2021. The review informed a candidate set of 7 statements and a supporting document. The statements were submitted to a 3-round (R) modified Delphi process with 22 panelists recruited through the CRA and patient advocacy organizations. Panelists rated the importance and feasibility of the statements on a Likert scale of 1-9. Statements with final median ratings between 7-9 with no disagreement were retained in the final set. Results. Twenty-one (95%) panelists participated in R1, 15 (71%) in R2, and 18 (82%) in R3. All but 1 statement met inclusion criteria during R1. Revisions were made to 5/7 statements following R2 and an additional statement was added. All statements met inclusion criteria following R3. The statements addressed the following themes in the provision of virtual care: adherence to existing standards and regulations, appropriateness, consent, physical examination, patient-reported outcomes, use in addition to in-person visits, and complex comanagement of disease. Conclusion. The best practice statements represent a starting point for advancing virtual care in rheumatology. Future educational efforts to help implement these best practices and research to address identified knowledge gaps are planned
Common ECG Lead Placement Errors. Part II: Precordial Misplacements
Background: Electrocardiography is a very useful diagnostic tool. However, errors in placement of ECG leads can create artifacts, mimic pathologies, and hinder proper ECG interpretation. This is the second of a two-part series discussing how to recognize and avoid these errors.
Methods: 12-lead ECGs were recorded in a single male healthy subject in his mid 20s. Various precordial lead misplacements were compared to ECG recordings from correct lead placement.
Results: Precordial misplacements caused classical changes in ECG patterns. Techniques of differentiating these ECG patterns from true pathological findings were described.
Conclusion: As in Part I of this series, recognition and interpretation of common ECG placement errors is critical in providing optimal patient care
Common ECG Lead Placement Errors. Part I: Limb Lead Reversals
Background: Electrocardiography (ECG) is a very useful diagnostic tool. However, errors in placement of ECG leads can create artifacts, mimic pathologies, and hinder proper ECG interpretation. It is important for members of the health care team to be able to recognize the common patterns resulting from lead placement errors.
Methods: 12-lead ECGs were recorded in a single male healthy subject in his mid 20s. Six different limb lead reversals were compared to ECG recordings from correct lead placement.
Results: Classic ECG patterns were observed when leads were reversed. Methods of discriminating these ECG patterns from true pathologic findings were described.
Conclusion: Correct recording and interpretation of ECGs is key to providing optimal patient care. It is therefore crucial to be able to recognize common ECG patterns that are indicative of lead reversals
Supplementary_Material_2 – Supplemental material for The Ottawa Panel guidelines on programmes involving therapeutic exercise for the management of hand osteoarthritis
<p>Supplemental material, Supplementary_Material_2 for The Ottawa Panel guidelines on programmes involving therapeutic exercise for the management of hand osteoarthritis by Lucie Brosseau, Odette Thevenot, Olivia MacKiddie, Jade Taki, George A Wells, Paulette Guitard, Guillaume Léonard, Nicole Paquet, Sibel Z Aydin, Karine Toupin-April, Sabrina Cavallo, Rikke Helene Moe, Kamran Shaikh, Wendy Gifford, Laurianne Loew, Gino De Angelis, Shirin Mehdi Shallwani, Ala’ S Aburub, Aline Mizusaki Imoto, Prinon Rahman, Inmaculada C Álvarez Gallardo, Milkana Borges Cosic, Nina Østerås, Sabrina Lue, Tokiko Hamasaki, Nathaly Gaudreault, Tanveer E Towheed, Sahil Koppikar, Ingvild Kjeken, Dharini Mahendira, Glen P Kenny, Gail Paterson, Marie Westby, Lucie Laferrière and Guy Longchamp in Clinical Rehabilitation</p