Dr. Sarah Hunter, Colorado State University, has shown with her study that the heart rate on
screening EKGs does not correlate with heart rate on the 24 hour holter monitor.
These screening EKGs were done at shows and at private kennels.
In Germany 2.6 % of hounds were reported to have PVCs on
screening EKGs done at a veterinary hospital in asymptomatic hounds.
Not exact matches
A large
screening in 1992 showed that about 30 % of Irish Wolfhounds have abnormal
EKGs, and that figure still stands for today's IWs.
In this population of 65 asymptomatic hounds with PVCs on a
screening EKG, 17 or 26.1 % did NOT have PVCs on subsequent
EKGs.
The purpose of this study is to validate the EKG (easily available and inexpensive) as a
screening test for Irish Wolfhound heart disease by comparing the results of
EKGs and echocardiograms.
In the population of 65 asymptomatic IWs with PVCs on a
screening EKG 26.1 % did not have them on subsequent
EKGs.
Participated in a Health Wellness atmosphere while
screening patients by utilizing
EKGs, spirometry, bone density, PAD and DPN
Performed
EKGs, ear irrigations,
screening tests and vital signs, Point of Care for Lab, Procedure Assist
Administered injections, performed
EKGs, X-rays, pulse oximetries, TITMUS 2A vision
screenings, urinalysis, strep and pregnancy tests.
Notifies provider of any urgent values immediately.Takes complete patient, social behavioral, and medication history.Assists the nurse and / or physician with patient examinations and diagnostic procedures.Assists with collection, labeling, and logging of specimens, including laboratory specimens.Performs routine procedures such as
EKGs, audiometers, and venipuncture.Performs waived laboratory testing as directed such as dipstick urinalysis, pregnancy test, blood glucose test, hem cue hemoglobin tests.Performs age - appropriate
screenings and self - management goals with patients.
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EKGs, external defibrillators, and bag - valve mask resuscitators • Meal preparation and feeding • Examination and
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· Performing ear irrigations, suture / staple removal,
EKGs, casting / splinting, ankle taping, urine drug
screens and other point of care testing