Algorithm in giving Emergency Care to BRADYCARDIA

BRADYCARDIA. What to do????? 1. Maintain patent airway 2. Give Oxygen 3. Monitor ECG (identify rythm), Blood pressure, Oximetry 4. Establish IV access 5. Observe for Adequate or Poor Perfusion: Signs of Poor perfusion: Acute altered mental status, Ongoing chest pain, Hypotension and other signs of shock a. If there is adequate perfusion: OBSERVE/MONITOR b. If there is POOR PERFUSION i. Prepare for TRANSCUTANEOUS PACING Use without delay for high degree block, Type II second degree block… More information...

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