Atrial Dysrhythmias Flashcards
1
Q
Atrial Flutter Rate
A
251-400 beats per minute
2
Q
P-P interval for atrial flutter
A
Regular
3
Q
R-R interval for Atrial Flutter
A
Regular or irregular
4
Q
Baseline for atrial flutter
A
Sawtooth
5
Q
R-R interval for atrial fibrillation
A
Irregular with no pattern at all
6
Q
P waves for atrial fibrillation
A
Unidentifiable
7
Q
Treatment for atrial fibrillation / atrial flutter:
A
If stable: Drug
- Diltiazem (1st choice)
- Sotolol (2nd choice)
- Digoxen
- Metoprolol
- Procainamide
If unstable: electricity