Date Submitted:
Jun 24, 2007
Peer Review:
Requested
Heart Racing, feels weird v. 1
Kirk Hinkley, MD; Francisco J. Ramirez, MD; Raymond Ten Eyck, MD, MPH
pacojero@yahoo.com
Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Topic:
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Wide Complex Tachycardia
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Target Audience:
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Case Description:
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Initial recognition of stable wide complex tachycardia, with initiation of chemical cardioversion and antidysrhythmic. Use of electrical cardioversion when patients becomes unstable, antidysrhythmic drip and appropriate consultation.
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Simulator Details
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Age:
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44 |
Gender:
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Any |
Chief Complaint:
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Heart racing, feeling weird |
Diagnosis:
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Stable Wide complex tachycardia with deterioration. |
Setting:
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ED |
Equipment:
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High Fidelity Simulator |
Actors:
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Nurse, Nurse aide, Consultant |
Timeline:
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Yes
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Usage Details:
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Evaluation Tool:
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Yes
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Case Designed For:
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Evaluation and Education |
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Keywords:
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Palpitations, Tachycardia, Wide Complex tachycardia, Ventricular tachycardia, Cardioversion |
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