EKGS Flashcards

1
Q

Sinus Tachycardia

A

Relax, carotid massage, valsalva manuever

BB, CCB, Digoxin

Ambulance: Adenosine

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2
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Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

A

Can’t see P wave

Valsalva

Tx: Adenosine first, BB, CCB, digoxin

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3
Q

Sinus *Bradycardia

A

Tx: Atropine

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4
Q

Sinus Arrhythmia

A

Irregular

NOT serious, breathing difficulty

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5
Q

1st Degree AV Block

A

PR interval is increased

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6
Q

2nd Degree AV Block

A

PR interval increases and then beat is dropped

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7
Q

3rd Degree AV Block

A

QRS not related to P wave

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8
Q

Atrial Flutter

A

“Saw tooth appearance”

SERIOUS

Ibutilide or Doxelitie

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9
Q

Atrial Fibrillation

A

Upside down

Tx: ANTICOAGULANT

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10
Q

Premature Ventricular Contractions

A

Do nothing

If feeling dicomfort, beta blocker

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11
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Ventricular Tachycardia

A

Stable: Synchronized cardioversion (shock) AND amiodarone

Unstable: SOB, chest pain, systolic under 90, confusion —> cardioversion (shock)

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12
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Ventricular Fibrillation*

A

All over the place EKG

**Defibrillate (unsynchronized cardioversion)

Epi, vasopressin, amiodarone, lidocaine

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13
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Premature Ventricular Contractions

A

See a dip in EKG every now and then

Do nothing
If feeling discomfort, beta blocker

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14
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Sinus Arrhythmia

A

NOT serious, breathing difficulty

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15
Q

Premature Ventricular Contractions

A

See a dip in EKG every now and then

Do nothing

If feeling discomfort, beta blocker

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