WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG - ADDRESSING V-TACH

Updated 5/24

Dear nurses,

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG SERIES  is no longer available. 

In the scenario shown above, a young man is found near the lake. Someone calls 
911 and rescuers arrive to start resuscitation. An assessment shows, he is breathing
and has a weak pulse. 

What is Ventricular Tachycardia ?

Ventricular Tachycardia is an EKG arrhythmia which is life threatening. An assessment may or may not reveal a pulse. If there is no pulse, it is treated the same as ventricular fibrillation.

Causes include: 

Coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, electrolytes imbalances and more.

Treatment and intervention is directed at the cause. AHA has guidelines in place, for treating
Ventricular tachycardia.