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11 Cards in this Set
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PVC'S
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A result of increased irritability of ventricular cells: early ventricular complexes followed by a pause
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Rhythm
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depends on the underlying rhythm; PVC usually interrupts rhythm
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Heart rate
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Depends on the underlying rhythm
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P-waves
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Absent before PVC/ QRS complex
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PR interval
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none for PVC
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QRS Complex
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if PVC, is greater than 0.12 seconds, T wave is in the opposite direction of QRS complex. QRS=WIDE*
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NURSE SHOULD CHECK
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PULSES IF PVC FOR PERFUSION
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IF PULSES SKIP A BEAT UPON ASSESSMENT
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EQUALS NO PERFUSION
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NO PERFUSION
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EQUALS UNSTABLE
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3 OR MORE PVC'S IN A ROW
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HEART RATE IS NOT SUSTAINED
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WHEN HEART IS NOT SUSTAIND
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CAUSES V-TACYCARDIA!
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