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==Reference(s)==
==Reference(s)==
Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
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.
<br/>American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.


[[Category:Electrocardiogram]]
[[Category:Electrocardiogram]]
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[[Category:Advanced Life Support]]

Revision as of 01:50, 17 December 2022

1. Most common sustained cardiac dysrhythmia.
2. Characterised by lack of P waves & irregularly irregular rhythm.
3. Causes: IHD, HTN, ACS, sepsis, hypotension, thyrotoxicosis, pericardial disease.
4. Management: anticoagulation, control HR, cardioversion if haemodynamic compromise present.

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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.