WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG?

Updated 10/25

Pacemaker implantation may be done for different reasons.
Any damage to the heart muscle, or the electrical conduction
 system, will interfere with the ability of the heart to function
 normally.This may be an indication for a pacemaker. 
Sick sinus syndrome (though rare) or myocardial infarction are
examples. Learn more about : Pacemaker implantation

Here are some diagnostic tests that are done frequently.

Follow the links below:

1. Chest X ray
2. CAT scan
3. EKG
4. MRI scan
5. Ultrasound
6. Echocardiogram

A pneumothorax may occur as a result of a rib fracture.
The punctured lung, collapses.

Scenario: A patient was involved in a car accident. 

Trauma to the chest area, has resulted in a pneumothorax.
He was also having difficulty breathing, so the medical team
initiated CPR and placed an ETT ( endotracheal tube). 
Learn more about: Pneumothorax