Cardiac arrhythmias in the critically ill. Issue 6 (June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kerton, Matthew; Wiggins, Jessica; Purkiss, Michael
• Is Part Of: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Volume 19:Issue 6(2018)
• Page Start: 298
• Page End: 307
• Publication Date: 2018-06
• Subjects: Arrhythmias -- atrial fibrillation -- bradycardia -- congenital heart disease -- ion channelopathies -- prolonged QT supraventricular tachycardia -- temporary cardiac pacing -- therapeutic hypothermia -- ventricular tachycardia; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Intensive care -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpaic.2018.03.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0299

Abstract

Abstract: Arrhythmias are a common problem in the critically ill and they can have significant effects on patient outcome. They often require immediate and swift action and it is, therefore, essential that clinicians have a structured approach to the recognition and management of arrhythmias. Here, we provide a framework for the appropriate management of the more frequently encountered cardiac arrhythmias in critical care. We include the algorithms from the 2015 Resuscitation Council Guidelines for reference.