P
If it weren't for this process, P , wouldn't even show up!
What is atrial depolarization?
Defibrillate these dysrhythmias.
What are pulseless VTach and VFib?
Ventricular Repolarization is represented by this part of the cardiac cycle.
What is the T Wave?
SHOCKING!!! This is the true "a"-rrhythmia.
What is asystole?
I am a famous medication for prolonging your PR interval after your patient goes into atrial fibrillation.
What is Amiodarone?
My pacemaker is here if P is smooth, rounded, and associated with the QRS.
What is the SA (Sino-atrial) node?
I'm the main reason we have a QRS!
Ventricular depolarization
OK, OK, I'm the electrolyte that causes peaked T waves.
What is Potassium?
30:2 is significant because........
What is the rate of compressions to breaths during CPR?
These meds; they just make me LOL!!!!
What are beta blockers?
I AM ALWAYS IRREGULAR in this dysrhythmia, and I have no P. I will cause clots and that can manifest as stroke, PE, DVT, MI-
What is atrial fibrillation?
Unwitnessed codes can be scary, but this is always what you should do first.
What are chest compressions first, then get the code cart?
We always can have our UPs and Downs in this part of the ECG, especially if you are being rushed to the ED-but it can mean these 2 things!!!
What are ischemia or infarction?
PVCs have become more frequent in the strip, ...we are getting serious...like right next to each other serious..
What is a couplet?
Sometimes, you just need to JOLT me out of this, but please make sure I'm sedated...
What is electrocardioversion?
I have jagged little TEETH, and everyone was so surprised at my rate-I bet you didn't know how automatically HIGH this rate went.
What is atrial flutter?
Don't give me the second degree -when you give me digoxin, this can prolong...and maybe 1 QRS is dropped
What is PR interval?
0.36-0.44 seconds
What is the QT interval?
Ok Mg 2+, K+, Ca2+I see you, we need you...no need to get twisted into this rhythm....
What is Torsades de Pointes?
It is the best and worst medication we have learned about in this course. Prolongs PR interval, causes dysrhythmia, etc etc....
What is digoxin?
Sometimes in this rhythm, I feel a little retro, a little ante, I hide....but....you won't find me stripping in this EXAM!!!
What is Junctional Rhythm?
I don't need to be on any weight loss medication, I'm such a teeny tiny size. In fact this is my duration.
What is 0.04 to 0.12 seconds?
Please please please, when you cardiovert, make sure you have turned the dial here on the defibrillator.
What is the SYNC?
The lowest part of the electrical conduction system that we have discussed that discharge 20-40 bpm.
What are the Purkinje Fibers?
Divided into 2 groups: dihydropyridines - meds that target blood vessels to lower bp and nonhydropyridines - meds that target blood vessels to lower bp AND muscle to target rhythm can be added to medication regime to patients with AFib.
What are calcium channel blockers?