ArticleAnnals of pediatric cardiology
Electrocardiogram interpretation among pediatricians: Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practice.
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- pECGreview: Using "Not-to-Miss" ECG diagnoses to assess competency of trainees and faculty in ECG interpretation via a weekly online ECG education program.Heart rhythm O2 · 2026Article
- pECGreview: Assessment of a Novel Tool to Evaluate the Accuracy of Pediatric ECG Interpretation Skills.Pediatric cardiology · 2025Article
- Pediatric Electrocardiography Interpretation: Where We Are Now?Turkish archives of pediatrics · 2023Article
- Competency in ECG Interpretation and Arrhythmias Management among Critical Care Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A Cross Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Early Identification of Prolonged QT Interval for Prevention of Sudden Infant Death.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2021Article
- Electrocardiogram Interpretation Competency Among Emergency Nurses in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
- EKG Acquisition Curriculum for Pediatric Trainees.Journal of medical education and curricular developmentArticle
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
objectivesThis study assesses the competency of pediatricians in interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs).
methodsA cross-sectional study involving 125 pediatricians comprised of 71 general pediatricians, 15 pediatric cardiologists, and 39 other subspecialists recruited from all public hospitals and two specialty centers. Participants completed a questionnaire that included 10 ECGs and questions regarding backgrounds, attitudes, and practices. The ECGs were graded to obtain a knowledge score out of 30 points. Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis test with post hoc analysis and Bonferroni adjustment were used to compare groups.
resultsThe mean knowledge score ranged from 47.7% to 69.7% among various pediatric specialties (
conclusionsPediatricians recognize the importance of ECGs. However, their skill and level of accuracy at interpretation is suboptimal, including cardiologists, and may affect patient care. Thus, efforts should be made to improve ECG understanding to provide better service to patients.
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