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Cardiac Arrest

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Prehospital "Altered mental status and hypotension due to probable DKA" (everyone must know this ECG diagnosis)

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 9, 2024

This is obviously severe hyperkalemia and the patient is near cardiac arrest. There was no IV access, so we obtained intraosseous (IO) access, but she arrested before we could give her all the calcium. Here is the transesophageal echo (TEE) at the same time as this 2nd ECG: Excellent LV Function. The medics had no idea.

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Arrest Defibrillator Cardiac Function Tachycardia

What are treatment options for this rhythm, when all else fails?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 21, 2024

Cardiac function is poor, with akinesis of the LAD territory. This progressed to electrical storm , with incessant PolyMorphic Ventricular Tachycardia ( PMVT ) and recurrent episodes of Ventricular Fibrillation ( VFib ). The echo images below were obtained on the day of presentation after PCI.

Arrhythmia

Arrhythmia Cardiogenic Shock Bradycardia Defibrillator

Cardiovascular Update

Prehospital "Altered mental status and hypotension due to probable DKA" (everyone must know this ECG diagnosis)

What are treatment options for this rhythm, when all else fails?

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