SVT Flashcards
1
Q
What is happening with SVT?
A
Rapid atrial circling of the SA node
2
Q
What does an SVT strip look like?
A
150-250bpm; P wave is usually buried in
preceding T wave, pointy looking QRS complex
3
Q
What are the 5 most common causes of SVT?
A
Sepsis, stimulants, stress, hypoxia, heart disease
4
Q
What is the typical treatment for SVT?
A
Stable- Vagal maneuver, Adenosine (must push FAST/temporarily stops heart), Cardizem
Unstable- Synchronized cardioversion
