EKG Treatments Flashcards
What is the treatment for Third Degree Heart Block?
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Pacemaker
What is the treatment for Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?
- Adenosine
- Cardizem
- Cardioversion
What is the treatment for ventricular tachycardia (V-Tach)?
- Check a pulse
- CPR & defibrillation (if there is no pulse)
What is the treatment for atrial fibrillation (A-Fib)?
- Cardizem
- Digoxin
- Cardioversion
What is the treatment for a ventricularly paced rhythm?
Assess patient to ensure the pacer is functioning properly
What is the treatment for asystole?
- Check a pulse
- Start CPR
- Administer Epinephrine
What is the treatment for First Degree Heart Block?
Assess the patient
What is the treatment for Second Degree Heart Block Type I (Wenckebach)?
- Atropine
- Pace the patient
What is the treatment for Second Degree Heart Block Type 2?
- Atropine
- Pace the patient
What is the treatment for ventricular fibrillation (V-Fib)?
- CPR
- Defibrillate
What is the treatment for normal sinus rhythm (NSR)?
- Check pulse
- Make sure patient doesn’t have a PEA
What is the treatment for normal sinus rhythm with a premature atrial contraction (NSR with PAC)?
Assess & monitor the patient
What is the treatment for tachycardia
- Assess the patient
- Treat the underlying cause
What is the treatment for normal sinus rhythm with a premature ventricular contraction (NSR with PVCs)?
- Monitor the patient
- Amiodarone