6 - EKG #2 Flashcards
What are the learning objectives?
1) Recognize three different classes of tachyarrhythmias in both the atria and ventricles (paroxysmal tachycardia, flutter and fibrillation) on an EKG
2) Recognize first, second and third-degree AV blocks on an EKG
3) List medications (or other factors) that can potentiate the above arrhythmias
4) Develop a systematic approach to analyzing lead 2 of an EKG
At rest:
150 - 250 bpm indicates what?
paroxysmal tachycardia
At rest:
250-350 bpm indicates what?
tachycardia flutter
At rest:
350 - 450 bpm indicates what?
tachycardia fibrillation
For Age 20:
What is the target HR zone for tachycardias?
100-170 bpm (50-85%)
For Age 20:
What is the maximum HR (average)?
200 bpm
For Age 30:
What is the target HR zone for tachycardias?
95-162 bpm
For Age 30:
What is the maximum HR (average)?
190 bpm
For Age 40:
What is the target HR zone for tachycardias?
90-153 bpm
For Age 40:
What is the maximum HR (average)?
180 bpm
For Age 50:
What is the target HR zone for tachycardias?
85-145 bpm
For Age 50:
What is the maximum HR (average)?
170 bpm
What is PSVT?
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia:
Rate?
Usually 140-250 ppm and “takes off” in a single beat
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia:
Rhythm?
regular ventricular rate
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia:
P waves?
often absent
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia:
PR interval?
normal
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia:
QRS ?
narrow
Atrial Flutter:
Atria Rate?
250-350 bpm
Atrial Flutter:
Ventricular Rate?
125-175 bpm
Atrial Flutter:
Rhythm?
usually regular
Atrial Flutter:
P waves ?
saw tooth pattern
Atrial Flutter:
PR interval?
variable
Atrial Flutter:
QRS ?
normal
Atrial Fibrillation:
Rate?
variable, but usually 350-450 bpm
Atrial Fibrillation:
Rhythm?
Irregularly irregular
Atrial Fibrillation:
P waves?
chaotic activity
Atrial Fibrillation:
PR interval?
none
Atrial Fibrillation:
QRS ?
normal
Ventricular Flutter:
Rate?
200-300 bpm