An 80-year-old man is brought by ambulance from the local RSL on Anzac Day. He stood up from a bar stool, felt dizzy and was helped to a chair by staff without falling. On arrival he is alert with BP 170/95, RR 18/min, SaO2 95% on room air and temperature 37 degrees C. His ECG is shown below.
ECG.
What does the ECG show?
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There are no ED beds available. What resources do you need to manage his condition in the ED? Provide a rationale.
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What are the potential causes of the pacing failure in this patient?
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How would you investigate the cause?
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