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Sinus Arrhythmia

Regularity: R-R intervals change, although there is usually a pattern.  Typically the pattern will follow the patient's respiratory rate.  R-R interval will decrease when the pt. inhales, and increase as the patient exhales.

Rate:  The rate is between 60 and 100 beats/min.

P WAVE:  There is one p wave in front of every QRS.  The P waves appear uniform.

PRI:  Measures between 0.12 and 0.20 seconds in duration.  PRI is consistent.

QRS:  Measures less than 0.12 seconds.