ventricular fibrillation Flashcards
1
Q
characteristics
A
rapid and irregular ventricular activation wit no mechanical effect
2
Q
pulse
A
pulseless
3
Q
what happens to patient
A
becomes unconscious go into cardiac arrest
4
Q
ECG characteristics
A
- shapeless - rapid oscillations
5
Q
provoked by
A
ventricular ectopic beats
6
Q
does it reverse spontaneously
A
no
7
Q
what is only effective treatment
A
electrical defibrillation
8
Q
what other treatment will be needed
A
advanced cardiac life support
9
Q
is sudden death high
A
yes
10
Q
what should be first-line if there is no identifiable cause
A
implantable cardioverter-defibrillations
11
Q
look at ECG
A
