A 72-year-old man presents after a brief syncopal episode at home.
He has hypertension and diabetes, is placed in a resuscitation cubicle, and has IV access and monitoring. The initial ECG and a later rhythm strip are shown.
| Observation |
Value |
| BP |
80/50 mmHg |
| RR |
18/min |
| Temperature |
37 C |
| SpO2 |
98% on room air |
| GCS |
15 |
Initial ECG
Rhythm strip after pacing starts
What are the two (2) most likely underlying causes of this ECG abnormality?
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/ 2
He does not respond to appropriate medications and electrolytes are normal. What is your next line of treatment?
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/ 1
State five (5) key steps to initiate this treatment.
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/ 5
After treatment begins, review the rhythm strip. State four (4) actions you would take in response.
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/ 4
Total Score: 0 / 12
Percentage: 0%
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