Shock first and ask questions later?
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
HPI
An elderly woman with a past medical history of hypertension, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease presents to the ED with hip pain after a fall. Her blood pressure and mental status are normal on arrival. She is found to have a hip fracture and the following preoperative ECG is obtained:
Before watching the video, ask yourself:
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- What is the heart rate and rhythm?
- How would you manage this rhythm?