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Ch7 Junctional Dysrhythmias Flashcards

1
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What does PJC stand for

A

Premature Junctional Complex

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What is a Premature Junctional Complex?

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Caused by single early impulse in the AV Junction. Occurs before the next expected sinus impulse causing an irregularity

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How to identify a PJC

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Rhythm irregular
P Wave if seen is inverted

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4
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What may happen if PJC occurs more than 4-6 times per minute

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May cause hypertension

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5
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Junctional Escape Rhythm

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SA node fails to initiate the electrical activity and one of the backup Pacemaker sites takes over

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How to identify a Junctional Escape Rhythm

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P Wave is inverted
Rhythm regulated
Heart rate 40-60 bpm

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How to identify an Accelerated Junctional Rythm

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Inverted or absent P Wave
Regular rhythm
Rate 60-100 bpm

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8
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How to identify
Junctional Tachycardia

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Regular rhythm/ rate 100-180 bpm
P waves are inverted or not seen

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9
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What does SVT stand for

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Supraventricular Tachycardia

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How to identify
Supraventricular Tachycardia

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Looks like chairs
Rate of 150-250 bpm
Rhythm regular

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