1st Degree AV Block Action: observe for further PR prolongation; meds; if new notify M
None
Possible causes: heart disease or meds
2nd Degree AV Block Type II Action: Notify MD; O2: set-up for temp pacer - Call RRT if symptom
First Drug: If symptomatic - BP - ACLS recommends Atropine (caut
Dopamine drip for BP
Possible causes: AV blocking meds, acute MI, edema post open-he
MI); may use
, 2nd Degree AV Block Wenckebach-Type I Action: meds; O2 if dyspneic; If new notify MD
First Drug: Atropine if symptomatic -BP
Possible causes: AV blocking meds, acute MI, edema post open-he
3rd Degree AV Block Action: Notify MD; O2: set-up for temp pacer (TCP) - If symptomat
First Drug: If symptomatic -BP - ACLS recommends TCP. Atropine c
administered but should be given cautiously, because it is likely to
wide complex QRS rhythm and can be dangerous if the patient is h
concurrent MI.
May consider Dopamine drip for BP
Possible causes: AV blocking meds, acute MI, edema post open-he
None
Possible causes: heart disease or meds
2nd Degree AV Block Type II Action: Notify MD; O2: set-up for temp pacer - Call RRT if symptom
First Drug: If symptomatic - BP - ACLS recommends Atropine (caut
Dopamine drip for BP
Possible causes: AV blocking meds, acute MI, edema post open-he
MI); may use
, 2nd Degree AV Block Wenckebach-Type I Action: meds; O2 if dyspneic; If new notify MD
First Drug: Atropine if symptomatic -BP
Possible causes: AV blocking meds, acute MI, edema post open-he
3rd Degree AV Block Action: Notify MD; O2: set-up for temp pacer (TCP) - If symptomat
First Drug: If symptomatic -BP - ACLS recommends TCP. Atropine c
administered but should be given cautiously, because it is likely to
wide complex QRS rhythm and can be dangerous if the patient is h
concurrent MI.
May consider Dopamine drip for BP
Possible causes: AV blocking meds, acute MI, edema post open-he
