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Dysrhythmias (Part 2) (1
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Dysrhythmias (Part 2)Long QT Syndrome - ANS-Genetic/Inherited ventricular dysrhythmia in which the QT
interval is > 0.50 seconds
- common cause of cardiac arrest among young people
Eliminate meds, K+ supplements, implantable cardiac defibrillator, Mexiletine(oral
analog to Lidocaine), Beta-blocker-shortens the Q-T interval - ANS-Treatment for Long
QT Syndrome (LQTS)
Ventricular Fibrillation - ANS-The following describes which Ventricular Dysrhythmia?
- No pulse
- Ventricular rate > 300 beats/min
- Irregular
- No recognizable QRS complexes
Call a Code Blue/Call for help;
Begin immediate defibrillation (DO NOT DELAY); high quality CPR prior to defib if
needed - ANS-Management of VFib when patient has no pulse and no respirations
- Epinephrine 1 mg IV push q3-5 minutes
- Amiodarone 300 mg initial bolus, followed by 150 mg - ANS-Medical Management of
VFib
Ventricular Asystole - ANS-The following describes which Ventricular Dysrhythmia?
- flatline
- no P,Q,R,S, or T waveforms
- no cardiac output, no respirations
- Immediate action: activate emergency system protocols
- High-quality CPR
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