Ventricular Rhythms Flashcards
1
Q
What is this rhythm ?
1. no clear rate, rhythm, p-waves, t-waves, or qrs complexes
2. can be coarse or fine
A
ventricular fibrillation
2
Q
What is the difference between coarse and fine vfib ?
A
coarse v-fib is higher (y-axis) than fine v-fib and may be even wider
3
Q
what can happen if vfib isnt treated ?
A
it can lead to asystole
4
Q
What is this rhythm ?
1. bpm 150 or more
2.relatively consistent rhythm
3. higher in amplitude than v-fib
A
ventricular tachycardia
5
Q
what is a monomorphic vtach ?
A
vtach with the same shape
6
Q
what is a polymorphic vtach ?
A
vtach with a different shape
7
Q
what can vtach lead to if not treated ?
A
vfib
8
Q
What is this rhythm ?
1. a type of vtach
2. looks like a soundwave
3. polymorphic
A
torsades de pointes
