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Postgrad Med J 77:455-457 doi:10.1136/pmj.77.909.455
  • Original article

Do computer generated ECG reports improve interpretation by accident and emergency senior house officers?

Table 2

Major errors reported by the computer reading system

Computer report Correct interpretation by SHO Minor error by SHO Major error by SHO
Pacing spike missed leading to erroneous interpretation of paced rhythm 2 0 3
Atrial fibrillation misdiagnosed as sinus rhythm 3 1 1

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