Tachycardia Flashcards
1
Q
Broad causes
A
Hypoxia
Shock
Hypovolemia
High output states: fever, anemia, etc…
Any acute onset illness - asthma attack, etc…
Any acute onset stress - fight or flight response, etc…
2
Q
Cardiovascular
A
CHF
Tachyarrythmias
3
Q
Endocrine
A
Thyrotoxicosis
4
Q
Drugs
A
Amphetamines
Beta agonists
5
Q
Definition
A
Pulse > 120
6
Q
Management
A
Critically ill patient ABCDE Non-critical still order: Order: - Bloods - ABG - ECG - CXR