RHYTHMS (NAMING RHYTHMS):

 

 

•“Normal” refers to the native rate of depolarization of that particular tissue.

•“Bradycardia” refers to a rate less than the native rate of depolarization of that particular tissue.

•“Accelerated” refers to a rate greater than the native rate of depolarization of that particular tissue, but less than 100 bpm.

•“Tachycardia” refers to a rate greater than 100 bpm (and usually less than 250 bpm).

•“Flutter” refers to a rate between 250 and 350 bpm.

•“Fibrillation” refers to a rate greater than 350 bpm.