Ventricular Dysrythmias

Question 0

Treatment for Pulseless V-Tach

Answer 0

1. Immediate defibrillation then immediate CPR

2 Then Epinephrine 1mg

Question 1

Common Causes of V-Tach

Answer 1

1. R-on-T Phenomenon

2. Acute MI

Question 2

Torsade de Pointes

-Causes

Answer 2

1. Low Magnesium

2. Prolonged QT interval

Question 3

3 H’s

Answer 3

1. Hypoxia
2. Hypothermia
3. Hypovolemia

Question 4

3 T’s

Answer 4

1. Trauma
2. Tamponade, cardiac
3. Toxins

Question 5

Criteria for PEA

Answer 5

1. Presence of organized rhythm on EKG with absence of pulse

Question 6

Electrical Conduction of Heart

Answer 6

1. SA to AV to Bundle of HIS to Bundle branches to Purkinjee fiber

Question 7

Unstable Brady

-S/S

Answer 7

1. Dizzy & lightheaded
2. Cold and clammy
3. ALOC & SOB
4. Nausea & Vomiting

Question 8

Lethal Rhythms

Answer 8

Pulseless V-Tach

V-Fib