Osborn Wave (J Wave)
The Osborn wave (J wave) is a positive deflection at the J point (negative in aVR and V1). It is usually most prominent in the precordial leads and most commonly associated with hypothermia.
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ECG Case 126
A man in his 40s is brought in GCS 3. Can you interpret these ECG and echo abnormalities to appropriately guide management?
J point
The J point is the the junction between the termination of the QRS complex and the beginning of the ST segment. EKG J-point
John Osborn
John J Osborn (1917 – 2014) was an American intensivist, pediatrician and inventor. Eponym: 'current of injury' Osborn wave - 1953
ECG Case 074
97 year old gentleman found unconscious at home. Brought into emergency by ambulance at 10am having last been seen at 8pm the evening before.
ECG Case 010
90-year old patient found on the floor at home. Describe and interpret this ECG. LITFL Top 100 ECG. Hypothermia Osborn wave J wave.
Hypothermia
A review of the ECG changes seen in hypothermia. Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature of < 35 degrees centigrade