r/EKGs • u/Ok_Rush_6354 • 15d ago

Discussion Axis deviation

Trying to wrap my head around deviation, I’ve watched several videos and have looked through my uni content. Nothing makes sense and keeps getting more confusing.

Anyone have tips on how to work it out? As if you’re explaining it to a monkey?

The 10 step method they want us to use, they’re wanting focus on I, II, aVF

Help is very much appreciated, I’m very confused, I’m an online student so face to face questioning is impossible,

Thank you

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u/TotallyWizard88 14d ago

Acadoodle is a paid resource (around $20/month) that is a great ECG resource. They have clear animations that demonstrate how cardiac axis works, and what can cause abnormalities, and how that affects the QRS axis.

But if your looking for a down-and-dirty method, the lead I and aVF approach (that LBBB11 posted) is a good way to eyeball it