SAQ 1379 – Syncope with ECG and shock

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A 72-year-old man is brought to ED after a syncopal episode. His ECG is shown.

ECG in syncope presentation
ECG.

State your ECG interpretation.

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List three ECG features that support your interpretation.

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List four possible causes of this problem.

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The patient is pale and sweaty with the observations shown below. You decide to initiate electrical pacing. State five steps in successful implementation.

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Observation Value
Appearance Pale and sweaty
GCS 13 (E3 V4 M6)
Blood pressure 70/40 mmHg
Respiratory rate 16/min
Oxygen saturation 99% on room air


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Total Score: 0 / 14

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