ECG-SINUS ARRHYTHMIA (TACHYCARDIA)
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TOPIC SUMMARY
1. Originates in the SA node, HR > 100/min.
2. Occurs in response to increased O2 demand.
3. Causes: exercise, stress, pain, shock, infection, AMI, drugs.
4. In physiological responses the rate changes gradually.
2. Occurs in response to increased O2 demand.
3. Causes: exercise, stress, pain, shock, infection, AMI, drugs.
4. In physiological responses the rate changes gradually.
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.
