SAQ 234 – Cardiology and Toxicology – long QT and torsades de pointes

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A 26-year-old underweight woman presents following an unconscious collapse. GCS is 15, BP 105/50 mmHg, RR 20/min, and temperature 36.8 C. A 12-lead ECG is shown below.

12-lead ECG for Geelong SAQ 026 question 5
12-lead ECG
Rhythm strip for Geelong SAQ 026 question 5
Rhythm strip

State two (2) abnormal ECG findings.

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List four (4) medications that may cause these ECG changes.

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During assessment she loses consciousness and cardiac output. The rhythm strip below is recorded during ACLS. List six (6) immediate treatments that may be indicated.

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