Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade Cardiac tamponade is characterized by hemodynamic instability due to heart compression by accumulation of fluid, blood, clots, or gas in the pericardial space. Learn more!
Conscious Sedation for Cardioversion No matter the location, DCCV is an uncomfortable procedure. Learn about conscious sedation for cardioversion and keeping patients comfortable.
Understanding Atrioventricular Blocks AV blocks are conduction delays or a complete block of impulses from the atria into the ventricles. Learn more about their diagnosis and the different types of AV blocks.
Biomarkers of Cardiac Injury The diagnosis of AMI involves multiple clinical tools, including the evaluation of cardiac biomarkers. Learn more about cardiac biomarkers.
Vagal Maneuvers with Supraventricular Tachycardia Vagal maneuvers are used as a first-line management tool with supraventricular tachycardia. Learn how this tool can and should be used.
Shockable Rhythms: Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Supraventricular Tachycardia According to television, if there’s a heart problem, you shock it, right? WRONG! Learn how to properly manage shockable rhythms.
Becoming Familiar with Synchronized Cardioversion For certain types of cardiac arrhythmias, synchronized cardioversion can be an effective treatment. Learn about synchronized cardioversion and the differences between it and defibrillation.
AEDs – Special Circumstances There are some situations that could occur that are outside the “normal” patient care scenario when using an AED. Learn what to do in those situations.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the Hs and Ts Many causes of cardiac arrest are reversible. These conditions are often referred to by the mnemonic “Hs and Ts.” Review the Hs and Ts to improve your level of patient care.
