SIWES TECHNICAL REPORT
BY
MARYAM ABUBAKAR BAWA
U/PHS/20/014
Department of Human physiology, Yobe State
University Damaturu.
Organization Name; Yobe State Specialist Hospital
Potiskum.
Placement Duration: 3rd June-15th November 2024
INTRODUCTION TO SIWES
The student industrial training is the training
program which forms part of the academic standard
in the various degree programs for all Nigerian
tertiary institutions.
It seeks to bridge the gap existing between
technology and other professional education
programs in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
INTRODUCTION SIWES
To provide an avenue for student in the university to
acquire industrial skills
To prepare student for the work situation they are
likely to meet after the graduation.
To expose students to work methods and techniques
in handling equipment and machinery that may not
be available in the university or institute.
CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
(ECG UNIT)
Cardiology department is a medical specialty that
focuses on cardiovascular abnormalities.
ECG Units measures the electrical activities of the
heart to help diagnose a cardiovascular
abnormalities.
Diagnosis such as: irregular heart beat, chest pain,
heart attacks and more cardiovascular diseases,
using Electrocardiograph.
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH
Is a machine that is used to evaluate the
cardiovascular abnormalities, using electrodes
(small plastic patches that stick to the skin)
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM(ECG)
Is the procedure used to evaluate the electrical
signals in cardiovascular system, to diagnose certain
heart condition including abnormal heart rhythm
and coronary heart diseases.
PROCEDURE OF ECG
ensure that the machine is fully charged or at least
charged enough for use
Ensure that the ECG paper is in the machine and
there is enough for use
Prepare the room for activities such as preparation
of the bed
Ensure that the ECG gel and tissues are available
The patient must lie down in a supine position
PROCEDURE CONT…
The electrodes are placed in the following after applying ECG
Gel.
AVR: the right arm
AVL: the left arm
AVF: the left foot
V1: over 4TH intercostal space.
V2: over 4TH intercostal space
V3: in between V2 and V4
V4: over left 5TH intercostal space
V5: over left 5TH intercostal space
V6: over left 5TH intercostal space
PROCEDURE CONT…….
Ensure that the patient is well relaxed then start the
ECG machine
Remove the electrodes from the patient after the
results comes out
Help the patient clean the gel from his/her body
Ensure you write the name, sex, and age of the
patient and the date.
GOALS AND OUTCOME OF ECG
Goals
Improved diagnosis
Enhanced patient care
Education and training
Research and development
Outcomes:
Accurate ECG interpretation.
2. Improved cardiac disease diagnosis.
3. Increase patient engagement.
4. Education and training materials.
5. Technical skills gained though handling ECG equipment and
software:
PATIENT-RELATED CHALLENGES
Patient anxiety or stress
Patient cooperation
Underlying medical conditions
Personal challenges:
Time management: managing time effectively to
complete ECG
Recordings, analyze results, and document findings.
Non-reassignment of SIWES unit.
Busy days.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Establish a reassignment policy: develop a clear
policy outlining the procedures for reassigning
students to new units, by implementing this
recommendation, the SIWES program can be
improved to better meet of the students.
CONCLUSION
My SIWES experience has been invaluable in
bringing the gap between academic knowledge and
practical industry application. Throughout my
placement, I had the opportunity to apply theoretical
concepts learned in the classroom to real-world
scenarios, enhancing my understanding.
THANK YOU
