Arrhythmias Flashcards

1
Q

What are shockable rhythms?

A

Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation

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2
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What rhythms aren’t shockable?

A

Pulseless electrical activity (all except VF/VT including sinus rhythm without a pulse)
Asystole (no significant electrical activity)

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3
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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).

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