Burtons Academy

ECGs: Getting a Trustworthy Trace

In this course, we discuss a practical approach to dental anaesthesia and then look at the range of Equipment products available to help you, help your patients.  

by Courtney Scales DipVN Ncert PgCertVAA RVN
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About the course

Develop the confidence to obtain clear, reliable ECG traces in your veterinary patients. Learn how to set up equipment, minimise interference, and accurately interpret readings to support effective anaesthesia and monitoring.

Understand the foundations of ECG monitoring

Explore how ECGs record cardiac activity, what a quality trace looks like, and how positioning and electrode placement affect signal accuracy.

Achieve clear and consistent traces

Learn practical techniques to reduce artefacts, improve contact, and maintain a stable signal throughout procedures.

Enhance diagnostic and anaesthetic decision-making

Use accurate ECG data to identify rhythm changes early, guide interventions, and strengthen your overall patient monitoring skills.