Peri-arrest rhythms Flashcards
1
Q
What is the management of a
-Broad complex tachycardia
-Hypotensive
A
Synchronised DC cardioversion
2
Q
What is a broad complex tachycardia most likely to be?
A
Supraventrciular tachycardia
3
Q
What other adverse signs would indicate DC cardioversion?
A
shock
syncope
myocardial ischaemia
heart failure
4
Q
What is the management of a narrow comple tachycardia if the patient is haemodynamically stable?
A
Vagal manoeuvres