Section: Module 4: Lesson 3: Arrhythmia Management | Didactic Emergency Medicine | NextGenU.org
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Learning objectives
- Correctly place the patient on a cardiac monitor.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply leads and obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of an AED.
- Recognize ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of a defibrillator.
- Demonstrate effective chest compressions.
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Go through this entire module
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Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 3: Cardiac Monitoring
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Students mustMark as done
Ask your supervisor review and demonstrate the application of a 12 lead cardiac monitor to obtain an EKG with you, including institutional policy and procedure. Ask him/ her to guide you in the application of the monitor.
Click on the submit button and write one sentence that indicates you have performed this activity. If for some reason you cannot perform the activity, please indicate that and the reason why you were unable to perform the activity. Your mentor will grade your activity on a pass/fail basis.
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Students mustViewStart discussions: 1
Describe two ways in which supraventricular tachycardia can be distinguished from ventricular tachycardia.
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What are the biggest challenges or difficulties you've had in learning to interpret ECGs?
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Review section on AEDs
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Ask your supervisor to review and demonstrate the application and use of an AED with you, including institutional policy and procedure. Ask him/ her to guide you in the application and use of an AED.
Click on the submit button and write one sentence that indicates you have performed this activity. If for some reason you cannot perform the activity, please indicate that and the reason why you were unable to perform the activity. Your mentor will grade your activity on a pass/fail basis.
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Students mustViewStart discussions: 1
How common are AEDs outside of your hospital (e.g., are they commonly available in airports, casinos, or in private residences)?
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Review the section on defibrillation
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Ask your mentor to review the operation of the defibrillator available at your institution with you along with along any relevant institutional specific policies and procedures. Ask him/ her to guide you in the use of the defibrillator.
Click on the submit button and write one sentence that indicates you have performed this activity. If for some reason you cannot perform the activity, please indicate that and the reason why you were unable to perform the activity. Your mentor will grade your activity on a pass/fail basis.
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Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 3: Defibrillator
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TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 1/1.
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Read the webpage to learn how to perform chest compressions.
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Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 3: CPR
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TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 1/1.
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Students mustMark as done
Ask your supervisor to review, demonstrate and guide you in the performance of chest compressions.
Click on the submit button and write one sentence that indicates you have performed this activity. If for some reason you cannot perform the activity, please indicate that and the reason why you were unable to perform the activity. Your mentor will grade your activity on a pass/fail basis.
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Students mustViewStart discussions: 1
Have you ever had to perform CPR in a situation outside of your ED or other medical setting? If so, describe this experience without using any identifying information.
