Cardioversion Flashcards
1
Q
what is cardioversion?
A
Synchronize countershock to fire R wave
low electrical voltage
2
Q
when is cardioversion used?
A
emergency
instable ventricular supraventricular tachydysrhythmias
electric used
3
Q
what must you do before ?
A
TEE
4
Q
What are nurse intervention?
A
Consent
Safety
Sedate: Propofol
O2
Airway: suction
Monitor: VS
Educate pt.
5
Q
how should we educate the pt?
A
inform patient what is going to happen
inform pt. once it is done
6
Q
what is defibrillation ?
A
stopping of fibrillation of the heart by administrating a controlled electric shock in order to allow restoration of the normal rhythm
it is a super shock
7
Q
when is defibrillation given?
A
VFIB V-tach
8
Q
when is asynchronous counter shock given?
A
all pulseless rhythms except asystole b/c there is NO electrical rhythm
