Ventricular Fibrillation Flashcards
1
Q
AETIOLOGY: VF
A
- Ischameic Heart Disease/MI
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Arrhythmias (adminsteration of anti-arrhythmics)
- Hypoxia
- Haemorrhage
- Electrical shock
2
Q
CLINICAL FEATURES: VF
A
- Syncope
- Cardiac Arrest
3
Q
INVESTIGATIONS: VF
A
ECG
- Non-synchronised waveform
4
Q
MANAGEMENT: VF
A
- DC cardioversion
- Anti-arrhythmics
- IV magnesium
- Cardiac pacing
- Implanted cardiac defibrillator