ACLS Rhythm Interpretation
ACLS EKG Rhythms and Interpretation
Each link below will take you to a page for the Respective ACLS EKG. These pages cover all of the basic ACLS EKG’s from Ventricular Fibrillation to Complete Heart Block. After each article is a short video that simulates the ACLS EKG on a defibrillator monitor.
Pulseless Rhythms
Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia Ventricular Fibrillation
Pulseless Electrical Activity Asystole
Bradyarrhythmias
First Degree AV Block Second Degree AV Block (Type 1)
Second Degree AV Block (Type 2) Complete Heart Block
Why is a blood sugar the most important lab to obtain during a code? Is it to ID H’s and T’s.What is the pathophysiology behind hypoglycemia during a code?
I don’t know if I would say that it is the most important lab to obtain. It depends on the situation. I hope that I have not inadvertently made a such a definitive statement on the site about this.
I would say that it is often overlooked as a cause of PEA, Asystole, and bradycardia and it is so easy to obtain that it should be a done as soon as possible. I will look into the pathophysiology on this and get back with you. —Jeff
Thank you.
It is important to obtain a blood sugar because the brain requires oxygen and glucose to function. If we circulate oxygen but not glucose, the brain cells are going to die anyway or become unresponsive to stimuli. Always check a blood sugar on any patient who becomes unresponsibe because we never know if the patient is diabetic or not. If there is not enough glucose, we must include that in the code drugs. That is why D50 is on the crash cart.
Hope this helps.
Betty
Very very helpful, TQ
excellent
thank you so much for a wonderfull class of ecg.its very simple to learn
You have really put a lot of thought and work into your site. Thank you so much. As usual I have waited until the last minute so this review is wonderful to make me sit down and think about this material.
Good review Thanks
great help with studying these rhythms. wish me luck on tuesday
good luck.
this is very helpful site.Tomorrow i will take my ACLS. thank you Mr. Jeff for informative site.More Power..