ECG Lead Positioning

ECG Lead Positioning

Question 1. ECG is lead I.
Answer:

• To record ECG, the surface of the body is connected to the ECG machine by means of electrodes called ECG leads.

Lead-I:

• It is obtained by connecting right arm and left arm.
• The right arm is connected to the negative terminal of the instrument.
• The left arm is connected to the positive terminal of the machine.

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Question 2. Anaphylactic shock.
Answer:

• It is a rapidly developing severe allergic reaction.
• It occurs when an individual who has previously been sensitive to an antigen is re-exposed to it.

Anaphylactic shock Mechanism:

Occurence of generalized antigen-antibody reactions.
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This causes release of large amount of histamine
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Vasodilation increases
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Leads to increase in capillary permeability.
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Causes loss of proteins and water from blood.
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Results in shock.

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Question 3. Immediate effects of moderate haemorrhage.
Answer:

• During moderate haemorrhage occurs compensatory changes take place and normal condition is restored.
• These change are
  1. Blood pressure decreases slightly and soon it returns back to normal.
  2. Tachycardia.
     • Produces rapid pulse.
  3. Generalised vasoconstriction.
     • This increases the peripheral resistance.
     • Causes reflex venoconstriction.
     • Venoconstriction enhances venous return, ventricular filling and stroke volume.
  4. Stimulation of adrenal medulla.
     • Causes increase in catecholamine release.
  5. Stimulation of respiratory centre.
     • Leads to rapid shallow breathing.
  6. Stimulation of reticular system.
     • Produces restlessness, apprehension.
  7. Renal vasoconstriction results in.
     • Renal ischaemia.

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Question 4. Intra atrial pressure cruve.
Answer:

It has three positive waves – a, c & v and three negative waves – x, x₁, & y.

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Question 5. Intraventricular pressure curve.
Answer:

It has seven segments:

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