Difference between revisions of "ECG-VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA (VT)"

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SUMMARY

1. Ventricular Tachycardia is defined as 3 consecutive ventricular beats with a rate > 100 beats/min.
2. May be self-limiting or sustained, may be tolerated (conscious VT) or cause life-threatening haemodynamic compromise.
3. ECG shows borad-complex tachycardia (QRS > 120 ms) with no normal looking complexes.

4. VT without a pulse is treated with defibrillation.
5. Conscious VT is treated with anti-arrhythmic drugs (Amiodarone, Lignocaine, Magnesium).
6. Cardioversion may be required. Remember: conscious VT can quickly deteriorate to pulseless VT.

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-<div>1. Ventricular Tachycardia is defined as 3 consecutive ventricular beats with a rate &gt; 100 beats/min. <div>2. May be self-limiting or sustained, may be tolerated (conscious VT) or cause life-threatening haemodynamic compromise. </div><div>3. ECG shows borad-complex tachycardia (QRS &gt; 120 ms) with no normal looking complexes.</div><div>4. VT without a pulse is treated with defibrillation.</div><div>5. Conscious VT is treated with anti-arrhythmic drugs (Amiodarone, Lignocaine, Magnesium).</div><div><i>6. Cardioversion may be required. Remember: conscious VT can quickly deteriorate to pulseless VT.<br><br></i></div><div>[[Image:paste-761ffa153d4f138dd0980d998050c8ac7ae73d88.jpg]]<i><br></i></div>
+===== [[Summary Article|'''SUMMARY''']] =====
+. Ventricular Tachycardia is defined as 3 consecutive ventricular beats with a rate &gt; 100 beats/min.
+<br/>2. May be self-limiting or sustained, may be tolerated (conscious VT) or cause life-threatening haemodynamic compromise.
-==Reference(s)==
+<br/>3. ECG shows borad-complex tachycardia (QRS &gt; 120 ms) with no normal looking complexes.
-Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
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-American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
+<br/>4. VT without a pulse is treated with defibrillation.
+<br/>5. Conscious VT is treated with anti-arrhythmic drugs (Amiodarone, Lignocaine, Magnesium).
+<br/><i>6. Cardioversion may be required. Remember: conscious VT can quickly deteriorate to pulseless VT.
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+<br/></i>
+<br/>[[Image:paste-761ffa153d4f138dd0980d998050c8ac7ae73d88.jpg]]
 [[Category:Electrocardiogram]]
 [[Category:Advanced Life Support]]