ECG Computer Interpretation - 10 Sources of Computer Errors

Misdiagnoses based on computer interpretation are estimated to account for up to ten thousand adverse effects or avoidable deaths every year. We need a good quality e c g which has been properly acquired before we start interpreting it. If you can see a lead is unaffected, or can map out regular r waves throughout the noise, it can give a clue that the underline rhythm is normal.