Medical Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
What is this rhythm?
A
V tach
2
Q
What is this rhythm?
A
PVC
3
Q
What can PVCs progress to?
A
Three or more consecutive PVCs is ventricular tachycardia. PVCs continuously alternating with a regular sinus beat is bigeminy
4
Q
What is this rhythm?
A
Torsades de pointes
5
Q
What is associated with Torsades? What PMH?
A
Prolonged QT interval
6
Q
What might Torsades progress to?
A
Ventricular fibrillation
7
Q
What is this rhythm
A
Ventricular fibrillation