Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Spot diagnosis = _____

Irregular, narrow-complex QRS tachyarrhythmia indicates possible _____

Hint: arrhythmia

Ventricular fibrillation is incompatible with life and requires immediate _____

If transcutaneous pacing fails in bradyarrhythmia resuscitation, then attempt _____

What are the life threatening features in bradyarrhythmia resuscitation? _____

If 3mg of atropine fails in bradyarrhythmia resuscitation, then attempt _____

If bradyarrhythmias present with life-threatening features then manage with _____ to a maximum of 3mg

Hint: route; drug; dose

Treat stable atrial fibrillation with _____

Hint: 2-fold

Diagnosis of an ECG showing progressive PR interval prolongation followed by a dropped QRS complex = _____

If all options to treat stable tachyarrhytmias are ineffective, then resort to _____