24. Arrhythmias Flashcards
What is the tx for V-fib?
defibrillate, epi, repeat
How is V-tach treated?
lidocaine, amiodarone, cardioversion
How is 3rd degree AV block treated?
a pacing wire or permanent pacemaker if rate and BP are low
What does V-tach look like on the ECG?
regular, wide complexes 100-200 BPM and no P waves
What does PVC stand for?
premature ventricular contraction
What is A-tach?
rapid heart rate 150+, abnormal or biphasic P waves, narrow QRS complexes
What is Mobitz 2?
a 2nd degree AV block- just below the AV node
What is 3rd degree AV block?
complete heart block- P waves are faster than the QRS rate and there is really no connection between the two
What is atrial flutter?
P waves at a rate of 240-320/minute- SAWTOOTH pattern- has a QRS conduction that is irregular
A prolonged PR interval is longer than ____.
0.2 sec or 1 box wide
What does an APB look like?
a premature beat preceded by an abnormal P wave but has a normal QRS
What is junctional rhythm?
regular with narrow QRSs and no P waves
Where is conduction occurring in 3rd degree AV block?
at the SA node AND somewhere below the AV node/bundle of His separately
How does Mobitz 1 (Wenckebach) look on the ECG?
progressive lengthening of the PR interval followed by a nonconducting P wave
What causes Mobitz 1 (Wenckebach)?
an increase of vagal tone