Ventricular Tachycardia

In this scenario, the learner is called to the ward to assess a 65 y/o male with new VT. The learner must recognize the rhythm and institute appropriate work-up and management including electrical cardioversion.

  • Dr Tim Champlin -2015    
  • Mateo Orrantia - 2021   
  • May 8, 2024, 5:54 p.m.   

  • ACLS, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine   
  • Medical Students   
  • Airway Equip., Defibrillator, Manakin - LF, Other   

  • 1   
  • 40 - 60 Min   
  • Rural Hospital   

  • PRACTISS Verified   
Ventricular Tachycardia

In this scenario, the learner is called to the ward to assess a 65 y/o male with new VT. The learner must recognize the rhythm and institute appropriate work-up and management including electrical cardioversion. 

 
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Credits:
    Original Author: Dr. Tim Chaplin, Queen's University
    Date: 2015
    Originally published on: EM SIM cases (Nightmares Course – EM Sim Cases)
    Most Recent Modification: May 2021
    Modified by: Mateo Orrantia