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…

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2
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Cardiovascular

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CHF

Tachyarrythmias

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3
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Endocrine

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Thyrotoxicosis

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4
Q

Drugs

A

Amphetamines

Beta agonists

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5
Q

Definition

A

Pulse > 120

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6
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Management

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Critically ill patient ABCDE
Non-critical still order:
Order:
- Bloods
- ABG
- ECG
- CXR
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