Sinus bradycardia
Topic: Medical-surgical
A regular rhythm from the sinus node at a rate below 60 beats/min, with a normal P wave before every QRS. It can be normal in athletes, but beta blockers, digoxin, hypothermia, hypothyroidism, increased intracranial pressure and strong vagal stimulation also cause it. Many clients have no symptoms; dizziness, fatigue, hypotension, confusion or syncope mean perfusion is inadequate. Assess the client, not just the monitor: check blood pressure and mental status, review medications, and report symptomatic bradycardia at once.
- In Turkish:
- Sinüs bradikardisi
What does Sinus bradycardia mean?
Sinus bradycardia is part of the Medical-surgical topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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