ECG-HEART BLOCK (THIRD DEGREE)
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SUMMARY ARTICLE
1. No depolarisations are conducted through the AV node.
2. AV dissociation: the P waves and QRS complexes are independent rhythms.
3. If QRS < 100 ms: there is a junctional ectopic pacemaker.
4. This is dangerous and may progress to ventricular stand-still.
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.
