Sinus Tachycardia

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

Damage to the heart tissue from heart disease, hypotension, fever, stress, excess alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, recreational drugs (cocaine) medication side effects, response to pain, imbalance of electrolytes, hyperthyroidism

Question 2

Signs and Symptoms

Answer 2

Dizziness, SOB, lightheadedness, rapid pulse, heart palpitations, chest pain, syncope

Question 3

Risks

Answer 3

Cardiac output may fall due to inadequate ventricular filling time, myocardial O2 demand increases, can precipitate myocardial ischemia or infarct

Question 4

Medical treatments

Answer 4

Find and treat cause

Question 5

Nursing interventions

Answer 5

Assessment
Are they symptomatic? Are they stable?
-Give O2 and monitor O2 saturation
-Monitor B/P