Tachycardia

Tachycardia
  • Assess using the ABCDE-approach
  • Give oxygen if appropriate and obtain IV-access
    • Monitor ECG, BP, SpO2, record 12-lead ECG
    • Identify and treat reversible causes (e.g electrolyte abnormalities)
    Adverse features?

    Synchronised DC Shock

    QRS

    Amiodarone

    Broad QRS

    Narrow QRS

    Irregular

    Regular

    Irregular

    Regular

    Sinus rhythm restored?

    Sinus rhythm restored

    Sinus rhythm not restored