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''See [[critical care quick reference]] for drug doses and equipment size by weight. | ''See [[critical care quick reference]] for drug doses and equipment size by weight. | ||
==Background== | |||
*A series of clinical algorithms created by the AHA/ASA used in the treatment of cardiovascular/neurological emergencies | |||
*Involves airway management, IV access, ECG interpretation | |||
==ECG Analysis== | ==ECG Analysis== | ||
*What is the atrial and ventricular rate? | *What is the atrial and ventricular rate? | ||
Revision as of 05:58, 24 January 2021
See critical care quick reference for drug doses and equipment size by weight.
Background
- A series of clinical algorithms created by the AHA/ASA used in the treatment of cardiovascular/neurological emergencies
- Involves airway management, IV access, ECG interpretation
ECG Analysis
- What is the atrial and ventricular rate?
- Is the rhythm regular or irregular?
- If irregular, does it follow any repeatable pattern?
- What is the axis?
- ERAD often seen in VT but not SVT
- What is the P wave amplitude, duration, morphology, and synchrony with QRS complex?
- Is the P wave positive in Lead II
- What is the QRS complex amplitude, duration, morphology?
- What is the T wave amplitude, duration, morphology?
- Is the T wave positive in Lead II
- What is the length of PR and QT intervals?
- Is there ST Elevation/Depression or Hyperacute T waves?
- If yes, does it follow any anatomical pattern or is it diffuse?
- Is there anything else abnormal about this ECG?
- Pacemaker Spikes
- Hypertrophy of atrial/ventricles
Algorithms
- Adult Pulseless Arrest
- ACLS: Bradycardia (with pulse)
- Use Adult Pulseless Arrest algorithm if no pulse = PEA
- ACLS: Tachycardia
See Also
- AHA ACLS Recommendation Changes by Year
- ACLS (Treatable Conditions)
- BLS (Main)
- Critical care quick reference
- Post cardiac arrest
- PALS (Main)
References