Dysrhythmias with Pictures (2022/2023)
Sinus Bradycardia
Treat with atropine if experiencing hypotension, angina, or LOC
Pacemaker
Name this rhythm.
What do you treat with and why?
What do you treat with if prolonged and patient is symptomatic?
Sinus Tachycardia
Fast HR 100-150
Treat underlying cause
Name this rhythm.
What is the only problem with this rhythm?
What is the best treatment?
, Atrial Fibrillation
Treat by underlying cause
Anti-coagulate therapy BLOOD THINNER
R to R is irregular
ALL Have abnormal P waves
Risk for clots, PE, thrombolytic stroke due to decreased stroke volume because you don't have
enough time for depolarization and relaxation
Name this rhythm.
What is the best way to treat?
What else do you treat?
How is the R-R interval?
Are P waves normal or abnormal?
What are you worried about with this rhythm and why?
Atrial Flutter
Saw-toothed
Cardioversion is best treatment
Put pt on beta blockers, CCBs, adenosine, digitalis
Name this rhythm.
What is the shape of this rhythm?
Sinus Bradycardia
Treat with atropine if experiencing hypotension, angina, or LOC
Pacemaker
Name this rhythm.
What do you treat with and why?
What do you treat with if prolonged and patient is symptomatic?
Sinus Tachycardia
Fast HR 100-150
Treat underlying cause
Name this rhythm.
What is the only problem with this rhythm?
What is the best treatment?
, Atrial Fibrillation
Treat by underlying cause
Anti-coagulate therapy BLOOD THINNER
R to R is irregular
ALL Have abnormal P waves
Risk for clots, PE, thrombolytic stroke due to decreased stroke volume because you don't have
enough time for depolarization and relaxation
Name this rhythm.
What is the best way to treat?
What else do you treat?
How is the R-R interval?
Are P waves normal or abnormal?
What are you worried about with this rhythm and why?
Atrial Flutter
Saw-toothed
Cardioversion is best treatment
Put pt on beta blockers, CCBs, adenosine, digitalis
Name this rhythm.
What is the shape of this rhythm?
