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Rules for Sinus Tachycardia

Regularity: R-R intervals are regular, overall rhythm is regular.

Rate:  The rate is over 100 beats/min but usually less than 170 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.