TITLE:
Enhancing Emergency ECG Interpretation: A Practical Checklist Developed from a Study Assessing Young Physicians’ Diagnostic Abilities
AUTHORS:
Zaid Ammouri, Mohammed Mouhaoui
KEYWORDS:
Electrocardiogram, Checklist, Emergency, Interpretation, Education
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases,
Vol.13 No.9,
September
15,
2023
ABSTRACT: Effective interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECGs) is a critical skill
for healthcare professionals, especially in emergency settings. This study
assessed the diagnostic abilities of 200 final-year medical students and young
doctors in ECG interpretation. Subsequently, based on the study findings, a
practical checklist was developed, and a comprehensive book entitled “Critical
ECG in Emergencies” was authored by the researchers. The checklist provides
cognitive aids and serves as a systematic guide to enhance ECG interpretation
in urgent situations. The study revealed a need for improved confidence in
interpreting critical ECGs among the participants. The checklist offers promise
for reducing diagnostic errors and improving patient outcomes. Further research
is required to evaluate its impact on daily practice and patient care, while
the book provides valuable resources for healthcare professionals in emergency
medicine.