Table 2.
Capability of the participants for electrocardiogram interpretation (N = 323)
| N (%) | Mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhythm 1 – Atrial flutter | ||
| Incorrect | 98 (30.3) | |
| Correct | 225 (69.7) | |
| Rhythm 2 – Ventricular fibrillation | ||
| Incorrect | 109 (33.7) | |
| Correct | 214 (66.3) | |
| Rhythm 3 – Atrial fibrillation | ||
| Incorrect | 151 (46.7) | |
| Correct | 172 (53.3) | |
| Rhythm 4 – Pathological Q wave | ||
| Incorrect | 201 (62.2) | |
| Correct | 122 (37.8) | |
|
Rhythm 5 – Atrioventricular third-degree bundle branch block | ||
| Incorrect | 109 (33.7) | |
| Correct | 214 (66.3) | |
| Rhythm 6 – Ventricular tachycardia | ||
| Incorrect | 120 (37.2) | |
| Correct | 203 (62.8) | |
| Rhythm 7 – Acute myocardial infarction | ||
| Incorrect | 206 (63.8) | |
| Correct | 117 (36.2) | |
| Rhythm 8 – Normal ECG | ||
| Incorrect | 251 (77.7) | |
| Correct | 72 (22.3) | |
| Rhythm 9 – Ventricular extrasystole | ||
| Incorrect | 159 (49.2) | |
| Correct | 164 (50.8) | |
| Rhythm 10 – Atrial tachycardia | ||
| Incorrect | 167 (51.7) | |
| Correct | 156 (48.3) | |
| Score | 5.13 (2.25) | |