Difference between revisions of "ECG-VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA (VF)"
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<div>1. During ventricular fibrillation the ventricle depolarises at random with the ECG showing a rapid, bizzarre appearance of varying amplitudes. <div>2. VF is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest and is fatal if resuscitation is not instituted immediately. <br><br></div><div>[[Image:paste-bc64b76d770d6b9722cff8e64b1e71848a627b3f.jpg]]<br></div> | <div>1. During ventricular fibrillation the ventricle depolarises at random with the ECG showing a rapid, bizzarre appearance of varying amplitudes. <div>2. VF is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest and is fatal if resuscitation is not instituted immediately. <br><br></div><div>[[Image:paste-bc64b76d770d6b9722cff8e64b1e71848a627b3f.jpg]]<br></div> | ||
Revision as of 11:11, 19 December 2022
TOPIC SUMMARY
1. During ventricular fibrillation the ventricle depolarises at random with the ECG showing a rapid, bizzarre appearance of varying amplitudes. 
2. VF is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest and is fatal if resuscitation is not instituted immediately.
Reference(s)
Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
