Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

She was successfully revived after several rounds of ACLS including defibrillation and amiodarone. 2022 Jul;27(4):e12939. Epub 2022 Feb 11. I last reviewed the phenomenon of electrical alternans in My Comment at the bottom of the page in the November 28, 2022 post of Dr. Smith's ECG Blog. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol.

Tachycardia 131

Tachycardia Cardiac Arrest ICU Blog 131

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

The "flu-like" illness suggests myo- or pericarditis, but that would be a diagnosis of exclusion. Rhythm C: This telemetry strip from an older adult was initially thought to need defibrillation. The October 21, 2022 post — for " artifactual VT". Do not wait for the troponin; a lot of myocardium will be dead if you do.

Chest Pain 64

Chest Pain Blog Arrhythmia Critical Care 64

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

It was reportedly a PEA arrest; there was no recorded V Fib and no defibrillation. Dyspnea, Chest pain, Tachypneic, Ill appearing: Bedside Cardiac Echo gives the Diagnosis 31 Year Old Male with RUQ Pain and a History of Pericarditis. CPR was initiated immediately. Submitted by a Med Student, with Great Commentary on Bias!

Cardiac Arrest 52

Cardiac Arrest Chest Pain Embolism Pulmonary 52