Types and Treatment Of Ventricular Arrhythmias

Question 1

PULSELESS

Answer 1

Immediate defibrillation and CRP

IV AMIODARONE if need be

Question 2

UNSTABLE SUSTAINED

Answer 2

Direct current cardio version

If fails - IV AMIODARONE and repeat current

Question 3

STABLE SUSTAINED

Answer 3

IV Anti - arrhythmic - AMIODARONE PREFERRED

Question 4

NON - SUSTAINED

Answer 4

Beta Blocker

Question 5

PAROXYSMAL SUPARVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA

Answer 5

1. ) Terminates Spontaneously or with Reflex Vagal Nerve Stimulation eg cardioid sinus massage, I’m messing your face in ice cold water
2. ) IV ADENOSINE (C/I in asthma or COPD)
3. ) IV VERAPAMIL