Does Atropine work on a 3rd degree HB? - EMTLIFE
网页2011年9月11日 · Unfortunately, in a complete 3rd degree block atropine may accelerate the SA node, noted as an increase in P wave activity, but since the ventricular rate is initiated by the purkinje fibres, an increase in SA nodal activity will have no effect. This is why pacing is the treatment of choice.
Third Degree AV Block | EMTLIFE
网页2010年1月22日 · No drug allergies. The physician did a 12 lead which shows a third degree AV block with a ventricular rate of 30 and an atrial rate of 60, QRS complexes are narrow. The patient's skin is pink, warm and dry, lungs are clear and equal, trachea is …
Differentiating Heart Blocks (For Medic Students) - EMTLIFE
网页2009年1月12日 · If Consistent the heart block can only be a 1st degree block or a 2nd degree Mobitz II. If you have one p-wave with just a long interval then it is first degree. If you have more than one "p" but the interval is consitent, it is 2nd degree type II. If Inconsistent, the heart block can only be 2nd type I, or 3rd degree.
EKG Interpretation (WPW, delta waves?) 56k... meh. | EMTLIFE
网页2008年4月23日 · In actuality is not a "heart block" rather an A-V dissociation (it is doing its job too well). The reason I shudder when I hear the term "heart block"; and those that presume 3'rd degree is the worse block; when in reality 2'nd degree type II has a higher mortality rate (precursor to lethal AMI's).
Is That Patient Competent to RMA? - EMTLIFE
网页2012年11月18日 · 8. In Ontario, the Ministry of Health designs our Ambulance Call Reports, therefore all ACRs used throughout the province are the same. When it comes to patient refusals, we are required two fill out a two part form. The first is the Aid to Capacity Evaluation, which refers to the patient or substitute decision maker.
Bradycardia after nitro administration - EMTLIFE
网页2013年3月17日 · As with other forms of AV block, the prognosis depends on the anatomical location of the block in the conduction system and the size of the infarction. "Complete heart block in inferior infarction usually results from an intranodal or supranodal lesion and develops gradually, often progressing from first degree or type I second degree block.
Common Medical Abbreviations/Symbols | EMTLIFE
网页2009年2月13日 · BBB bundle branch block bid twice a day Bilat. Bilateral BM bowel movement BP blood pressure Brady bradycardia BS blood sugar also breath sounds BVM bag-valve-mask ĉ with C-1 cervical spine vertebrae 1, etc c/o complaint of CA cancer cc chief complaint, also cubic centimeter CHF congestive heart failure cm centimeter CMS …
Cardiac arrhythmias help? | EMTLIFE
网页2016年1月15日 · If the foci originates from the left ventricle, it'll have RBBB-like morphology. I believe this is for the same reason you see LBBB and RBBB. In LBBB, the left side of the heart is last to depolarize because of a block on the left side. In RBBB, the right side of the heart is last to depolarize because of a block on the right side.
ALS units on BLS calls - EMTLIFE
网页2008年5月4日 · ALS is not "too good" for BLS calls, one cannot predict when that patient can turn around and the condition may require ALS care. Such as the patient with seizures, may have recurrence of another seizure or become "status". Again, if ALS was initially dispatched, back-up would not be needed. R/r 911.
Static Cardiology Station - EMTLIFE
网页2013年9月30日 · Forum Ride Along. Does someone have a list of the rhythms that could possibly be included in the static cardiology skills station. I just want to make sure I have studied all of the rhythms that I need to. Do they stick to the basic rhythms like VTach, VFib, AFib, Aflutter, SVT, Blocks...or do they expect us to know things like Accelerated ...