Arrhythmias Flashcards
1
Q
What are shockable rhythms?
A
Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
2
Q
What rhythms aren’t shockable?
A
Pulseless electrical activity (all except VF/VT including sinus rhythm without a pulse)
Asystole (no significant electrical activity)
3
Q
What are the characteristics of a narrow complex tachycardia?
A
QRS complex duration less than 0.12 seconds (normal ECG 25mm/s, 3 small squares).