2015 Trumbull Memorial Hospital Demo

Cardiac Dysrhythmias Cardiac Dysrhythmias

Only base treatment on the palpable pulse rate, not the monitor’s rate!

Treat your patient, not the monitor!

Universal Patient Assessment

Often it is best to discover and treat the underlying cause of the dysrhythmia, rather than directly treating the dysrhythmia.

Consider the need for rapid transport or ALS response.

Adult IV/IO

Cardiac Monitor 12-Lead ECG If EMT or STEMI, transmit

Assess for the cause of the dysrhythmia and treat accordingly. Considerations:  Myocardial Infarction  Hypoxia  Sepsis  Electrolyte Imbalance  Dehydration  Anxiety  Exercise  Caffeine  Asthma Medications

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EMR

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

Extended