Vfib Flashcards

1
Q

what is Vfib

A

ventricular contractions in an uncoordinated manner due to electrical signal sent from multiple foci in the ventricles

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2
Q

causes

A

MI, hypokalemia, drugs

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3
Q

tx

A

Dfib

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4
Q

how long can a person survive in Vfib

A

approx 3 mins

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5
Q

does the pt have a pulse

A

no

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