EKG Practice Study Guide
Normal sinus rhythm (90 bpm) Document and continue to monitor What dis What do Sinus bradycardia (40 bpm) Assess ABCs (assess for symptoms) Stable (treat underlying causes) If unstable, then atropine 0.5 mg IV, increase IV fluids, administer oxygen, prepare for pacing What dis What do It's a-fib! Assess ABCs and assess for symptoms Medication: beta blockers or ccb's, anticoagulants Prepare for synchronized cardioversion What dis What do TOMBSTONES. V-TACH Check for a pulse If you get a pulse, then amiodarone. This can convert the heart back to normal sinus rhythm. If that doesn't work, then cardioversion. If no pulse, then call a code and start CPR and prepare for d-fib. What dis What do Sinus bradycardia 1. Assess ABCs (assess for symptoms) 2. Stable (treat underlying causes) 3. If unstable, then atropine 0.5 mg IV, increase IV fluids, administer oxygen prepare for pacing What dis What do Sinus tachycardia with premature ventricular contractions 1. Continue to monitor PVC occurrences 2. Treat underlying cause 3. Give electrolytes if low What dis What do
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