ECG-VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA (VF)

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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.

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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.