Cardiac Rhythms and Emergencies

Front

What rhythm requires immediate defibrillation and has no pulse?

Back

Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib)

Front

What rhythm has no P waves, an irregular rhythm, and risk for clots?

Back

Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)

Front

What rhythm is dangerously slow with complete AV dissociation?

Back

3rd Degree Heart Block

Front

Which rhythm often requires synchronized cardioversion and adenosine if stable?

Back

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

Front

When is defibrillation used?

Back

Pulseless V-Tach and V-Fib (no pulse)

Front

When is cardioversion used?

Back

A-Fib, SVT, or V-Tach with pulse (sync with R wave)

Front

What shock is caused by loss of blood or fluid?

Back

Hypovolemic Shock

Front

What shock has low BP, warm skin, and is often caused by infection?

Back

Septic Shock

Front

What shock is from heart pump failure?

Back

Cardiogenic Shock

Front

What is the first sign of shock?

Back

Tachycardia