Tachycardia critical pathways

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Steven Bellm, M.D. [2]

Critical Pathways

Tachycardia Critical Pathways

Wide QRS-Complex

Yes

No

Definitions

• Tachycardia is defined as an arrhythmia with a rate of 􏰃100 beats per minute.
• Wide QRS complex is defined as a QRS complexes with a duration of ≥0.12 second.

Action Items

• Maintain patent airway
• Maintain i.v. access
• Assist breathing as needed
• Administer oxygen if hypoxemic
• Monitor blood pressure, oximetry and attach ECG monitor/defibrillator