1. Normal Sinus Rhythm ā criteria?
Rate: 60-100 bpm\nRegularity: Regular\nP waves: Present, one before each QRS\nPR interval: 0.12-0.20 seconds\nQRS: <0.12 seconds\nT wave: Upright in most leads
2. Atrial Fibrillation ā characteristics and treatment?
Characteristics:\n⢠No P waves ā chaotic baseline\n⢠Irregularly IRREGULAR rhythm\n⢠Rate: 100-180 bpm (if uncontrolled)\nTreatment:\n⢠Rate control: Metoprolol, Diltiazem\n⢠Rhythm control: Amiodarone\n⢠Anticoagulation: Warfarin, DOACs (stroke prevention)\n⢠CHA2DS2-VASc score guides anticoagulation
3. Ventricular Tachycardia ā stable vs unstable treatment?
STABLE V-tach:\n⢠Amiodarone 150mg IV over 10 min\n⢠Synchronized cardioversion if no response\nUNSTABLE V-tach (with pulse):\n⢠Immediate synchronized cardioversion\nPULSELESS V-tach:\n⢠CPR + Defibrillation (unsynchronized)\n⢠Epinephrine 1mg IV q3-5 min\n⢠Amiodarone 300mg IV push
4. Ventricular Fibrillation ā immediate treatment?
IMMEDIATE actions:\n1. Call code ā start CPR\n2. Defibrillate (unsynchronized) ā 200J biphasic\n3. Continue CPR 2 minutes\n4. Epinephrine 1mg IV every 3-5 minutes\n5. Amiodarone 300mg IV push\n6. Defibrillate again after each 2 min CPR cycle\nNO synchronized cardioversion ā no organized rhythm!
5. First, Second (Type I & II), Third Degree Heart Block ā differentiation?
1st degree: Long PR (>0.20 sec) ā all conduct\n2nd degree Type I (Wenckebach): Progressive PR lengthening then dropped QRS\n2nd degree Type II: Constant PR, sudden dropped QRS ā may need pacemaker\n3rd degree (Complete): No relationship between P and QRS ā pacemaker required
6. What electrolyte imbalances cause ECG changes?
HYPERKALEMIA: Peaked T waves ā widened QRS ā sine wave ā VF\nHYPOKALEMIA: Flat T waves, U waves, prolonged QU\nHYPERCALCEMIA: Short QT interval\nHYPOCALCEMIA: Prolonged QT interval\nHYPOMGNESEMIA: Prolonged QT, torsades de pointes
7. Atropine ā indication and dose in bradycardia?
Indication: Symptomatic bradycardia (HR <60 with symptoms)\nDose: 0.5mg IV every 3-5 min\nMax dose: 3mg total\nSymptoms requiring treatment: Hypotension, altered LOC, chest pain, syncope\nIf no response: TCP (transcutaneous pacing) or Dopamine infusion
8. What does RACE stand for in fire safety?
R ā Rescue patients in immediate danger\nA ā Alarm ā activate fire alarm\nC ā Confine ā close doors to contain fire\nE ā Extinguish (if safe) or Evacuate\nUsed with PASS for fire extinguisher:\nPull pin, Aim at base, Squeeze handle, Sweep side to side