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Pacemaker Evaluation Algorithm by Lorne Costello

#Diagnosis #ECG #EKG #Pacemaker #Evaluation #Algorithm #PPM
Pacemaker Evaluation ... Algorithm by Lorne ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Pacemaker ... #PPM
Overall schema for resuscitation of the bradycardic periarresting patient
A patient with bradycardic periarrest may be rescued
A patient with bradycardic ... medical therapy (e.g ... electrical therapy (e.g ... transcutaneous pacing ... #Algorithm #Epinephrine
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Pacemaker Operating ... tachycardia) Additional Settings ... #PPM #Operating ... #Modes #Pacing ... #settings #cardiology
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Bradycardia 1) ... O2, Monitors, ECG ... Chest Pain • ECG ... Set pacemaker to ... SarahFoohey #bradycardia
Pacemaker Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
Pacemaker Timing ... Settings • Lower ... depolarization before pacing ... #PPM #Timing #Pacing ... cardiology #management #settings
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm)
 • Sinus Bradycardia
 • Sick Sinus Syndrome
 • SA
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm ... ) • Sinus Bradycardia ... Pointes if in a setting ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... chronotropy (goal 90-110 bpm ... • Adult: 0.5-5 mcg ... • Overdrive pacing ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Pacemaker Operating ... EricsMedicalLectures/featured #Pacemaker ... #PPM #Operating ... #Modes #Pacing ... #settings #cardiology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
heart is pounding, racing ... exam • 12-lead ECG ... fibrillation/flutter • Bradycardia ... valve prolapse • Pacemaker-mediated ... disease • Severe bradycardia