EKG rhythms ACLS
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1. First degree AV block What is the rhythm?
-long PR interval
-treat: usually none
2. Second degree type I AV block What is the rhythm?
-progressively longer PR interval, then dropped QRS
3. Second degree type II AV block What is the rhythm?
-PR interval is long and stays the same, then dropped
QRS
4. Third degree AV block What is the rhythm?
-no association with P wave and QRS
-tend to see P in T
-treat: pacemaker
5. Sinus tachycardia -narrow What is the rhythm?
-P wave present
-rate about 150
-warms up and slows down
-treat cause! (fever, pain)
6. SVT -narrow What is the rhythm?
-no P wave
-faster than 160
-sudden onset
-pt is symptomatic
-ventricles are pumping so fast, no time to relax and
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