TREATMENT OF THIRD-DEGREE AV BLOCK

It is important to remember that the treatment of third
degree AV block ,will depend on the severity of symptoms.
The history and physical will also play a role in the course
of treatment to be implemented. 
Always refer to your ACLS guidelines. 

The doctor will also decide whether to use drugs such as Atropine.

For more helpful information on this topic and EKG interpretation,
simply click on the link:

Sessions 16, 17 and 18

Third degree AV block

Updated 4/23

Hemodynamics refers to blood flow. The heart is a pump,
which pumps blood around the body. If there is damage, 
like a myocardial infarction, the heart's function will be 

impaired. 

Learn more about: Congestive heart failure

Cardioversion is a form of shock treatment sometimes

 used for Atrial Fibrillation. It is used to change the heart
 rhythm from Atrial fibrillation to a normal rhythm( sinus rhythm). 

The shock is done on the R wave of the EKG. Typically, it is not
an emergency.

Defibrillation is a form of shock treatment used for
Ventricular fibrillation.This is a life threatening rhythm 

and the shock is done as an emergency.There is usually 

no pulse and the patient is unresponsive.

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Chest pain assessment and quiz

and Sessions 18

         Heart and lungs work together.