Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Steven Bellm, M.D. [2]
Critical Pathways
Definitions
- Tachycardia is defined as an arrhythmia with a rate of ≥100 beats per minute. Clinically significant tachycardia refers to an arrhythmia rate of ≥150 beats per minute.
- Wide QRS complex is defined as a QRS complexes with a duration of ≥0.12 second.[1]
Action Items
- Maintain patent airway; assist breathing as needed.
- Maintain i.v. access.
- Administer oxygen if hypoxemic.
- Monitor blood pressure, oximetry and attach ECG monitor/defibrillator.
References
- ↑ Neumar, Robert W.; Otto, Charles W.; Link, Mark S.; Kronick, Steven L.; Shuster, Michael; Callaway, Clifton W.; Kudenchuk, Peter J.; Ornato, Joseph P.; McNally, Bryan; Silvers, Scott M.; Passman, Rod S.; White, Roger D.; Hess, Erik P.; Tang, Wanchun; Davis, Daniel; Sinz, Elizabeth; Morrison, Laurie J. (2010-11-02). "Part 8: adult advanced cardiovascular life support: 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care". Circulation. 122 (18 Suppl 3): –729-767. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.110.970988. ISSN 1524-4539. PMID 20956224.