Introduction
The most common irregular heart rythm is atrial fibriallation (AF or Afib) and involves the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). Over 2 million Americans are affected by Afib and responible for 15% of all strokes. Treatment options may include medications, lifestyle changes, invasive therapy or surgery. In some cases no treatment will be necessary. We will create a program to help identify, understanding treatments, causes, risks, and treatment.
Task
Give a brief overview of a patient who is showing signs of atrial fibrillation. What would you expect to see on the ECG monitor? What symptoms would the patient demonstrate? What risk factors does the patient have? Develop a teaching plan that includes causes, risks, and treatment options for Afib.
Process
Be sure to read all of the directions before beginning the project and follow the steps below.
1. Research atrial fibrillation.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
aha.org
Search youtube.com
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0FufW_MZMa4
2. Provide examples of rhythm strips that demonstrate atrial fibrillation.
watchlearnlive.heart.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKHhl-iCxog
3. Create a concept map identifying causes, risks, and treatments.
popplet.com
4. Develop a teaching plan.
5. Email teaching plan to educator for evaluation.
Evaluation
Follow rubric for required content.
Identification of rhythm strips: explain the parts of the rhythm strip that indicate afib.
Concept map demonstrates a central patient with associated risk factors, symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Develop a comprehensive teaching plan for a patient with new onset afib that includes risks, causes, and treatments.
Conclusion
Thank you for participating in this educational project on atrial fibrillation.