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What are the two types of ventricular fibrillation described in the text?
Coarse and Fine
What can lead to the development of ventricular fibrillation?
Severe heart disease, Electrical shock, Trauma, Drug toxicity, Severe electrolyte imbalance
What are the defining characteristics of ventricular fibrillation?
Rate= Unknown, Rhythm= Chaotic and irregular, P-wave= Absent, PR interval= Absent, QRS complex= Absent, NO PULSE= SHOCKABLE
How can the onset of ventricular fibrillation be identified?
Before VFib: Chest pain, Difficulty breathing; During VFib: Rapid unconsciousness, Gasping, No pulse, Jugular vein distension, Cyanotic or mottled skin
How is ventricular fibrillation depicted on an EKG?
No P wave, No P-R segment, No QRS complex, No S-T segment, No T wave = amplitude
What happens in the heart during asystole?
Heart's electrical system fails, Causes heart to stop pumping
Test your knowledge on Ventricular Fibrillation (V Fib) and Asystole, focusing on understanding the characteristics, causes, and treatment of V Fib. Learn about the differences between coarse and fine V Fib waves. Have fun exploring these lethal dysrhythmias!
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