The Rapid – Cardiac Arrhythmia Tool (R-CAT) has been designed to aid Healthcare practitioners in the rapid interpretation of common and less frequently seen cardiac arrhythmias.
Using a versatile, four page double-sided laminated format, the R-CAT displays the Anatomy of the Heart, all the components of the Cardiac Electrical system, and in addition to Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR) presents 40 additional rhythm disorders of rate, conduction and pathology of origin.
The R-CAT’s laminated surface makes it perfect for teaching basic EKG skills to students. Illustrating each cardiac rhythm with a 6-second Lead II strip with a brief explanation makes side-by-side comparison and calculation of atrial and ventricular rates especially easy for both the new learner and the experienced practitioner.
When used with a black (black only!) dry erase marker EKG intervals can be measured and wave forms marked to identify the diagnostic criteria associated with each of the cardiac arrhythmias. Then with a dry cloth the R-CAT’s surface can wiped clean to use again and again.
This makes the R-CAT an excellent investment for any instructor of EKG content or for any student who needs additional practice to acquire mastery of EKG interpretation.
Less commonly seen arrhythmias may be easily misdiagnosed. The R-CAT’s unique design format allows Medical Staff, Paramedics, and other Healthcare Practitioners to quickly visualize and compare an actual patient strip to less frequently seen cardiac arrhythmias.
By using the R-CAT to aid in a rapid and accurate diagnosis of unusual and less common EKG rhythms and integrating the clinical assessment of the patient, first responders can save valuable time, reduce critical errors, and improve patient outcomes.
The R-CAT has been formatted for ease of attachment to crash carts or other emergency equipment. It comes 3 hole punched to be used as a reference tool in cardiac monitoring stations or other static emergency locations.
