Medical Emergencies Flashcards

1
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What is this rhythm?

A

V tach

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2
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What is this rhythm?

A

PVC

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3
Q

What can PVCs progress to?

A

Three or more consecutive PVCs is ventricular tachycardia. PVCs continuously alternating with a regular sinus beat is bigeminy

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4
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What is this rhythm?

A

Torsades de pointes

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5
Q

What is associated with Torsades? What PMH?

A

Prolonged QT interval

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6
Q

What might Torsades progress to?

A

Ventricular fibrillation

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7
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What is this rhythm

A

Ventricular fibrillation

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