37. Electrophysiological Simulation (Blue Charts) Flashcards
Factors that induce PVC’s
HHD SCCAAMMM
hypokalemia
hypomagnesemia
digitalis toxicity
sympathetics
caffeine
cocaine
alcohol
arterial hypoxemia
myocardial ischemia
myocardial infarction
myocarditis
mechanical irritation
Drugs that indice long QT
MISPATCH-BAOA
Methadone
Iso/Sevo
SRI’s
Propofol
Antiemetics
Trazodone
Cocaine
HIV Retrovirals
B2 Agonists
Antiphychotics
Organophospahtes
Antiarrhythmics
Vfib H’s
Hypovelemia
Identify: Rapid HR, Narrow QRS
Treatment: Crystalloid infusion
Vfib H’s
Hypoxia
Identify: Slow HR
Treatment: Increase O2
Vfib H’s
Acidic [H+]
Identify: Low QRS Amplitude
Treatment: Hyperventilate and NaHCO3-
Vfib H’s
Hypoglycemia
Identify: Blood glucose test
Treatment: Dextrose
Vfib H’s
Hypokalemia
Identify: Flat T wave and U wave
Treatment: IV Magnesium
Vfib H’s
Hyperkalemia
Identify: Peaked T wave & wide QRS
Treatment: CaCl, NaHCO3-, Insulin/Glucose
Vfib H’s
Hypothermia
Identify: Cold Environment
Treatment: Rewarming
Vfib T’s
Tension Pneumo
Identify: Slow HR, Narrow QRS, difficult breathing
Treatment: Needle Decompression
Vfib T’s
Cardiac Tamponde
Identify: Rapid HR, Narrow QRS
Treatment: Pericardiocentesis
Vfib T’s
Toxins
Identify: Prolonged QT
Treatment: Depends on Toxin
Vfib T’s
PE Thrombosis
Identify: Rapid HR, Narrow QRS
Treatment: Embelectomy or Fibrinolytics
Vfib T’s
MI Thrombosis
Identify: ST changes (elevated or depressed)
Treatment: Depdendant on MI
1st Degree AV Block
1st Line: Atropine
2nd line: Reduce AVN delay
