Lau Lectures - EKG Flashcards
on the EKG, what makes a PVC a PVC?
T & QRS should be pointing in opposite directions from one another.
what can be inferred if AVR appears + on the EKG?
that the patient either has dextrocardia or HOCM
per lau, what is the safest and most common location to get an MI?
posterior wall
what is the most deadly location (and one of the more rare) locations to get an MI?
anterior wall (LAD)
a negative lead II is indicative of what?
dextrocardia
reciprocal changes in the inferior wall from the lateral wall indicate the MI location is where?
inferior wall
an MI presents with a tall R and ST depression on the ____ wall and as a small R with ST elevation on the ____ wall.
posterior; anterior
V1 is positive with both HOCM and dextrocardia, what other leads can you check to get you closer to a diagnosis btw the two?
check v6!! if it’s dextrocardia, it would be very very negative.
what drug is known to cause a 2 second asystole?
adenosine
what is the best lead for arrhythmias? For detecting ischemia?
Lead II and V5 respectively
how do you treat Aflutter?
as AFib
what should be done before a pt is placed on anticoag therapy for first time Afib?
RECTAL EXAM
per lau is it safe to use heparin on patients who are suffering from hemorrhoids?
yes
what is the most common cause of poorly progressing R to R?
MI
what is the first drug we give pts who come in with an MI?
aspirin to CHEW - no Water to drink !! plus Lau’s OMI - oxygen, monitor, and start IV.
