Cardiac arrhythmias in the critically ill

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...

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Published in:Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine 2018-06, Vol.19 (6), p.298-307
Main Authors: Kerton, Matthew, Wiggins, Jessica, Purkiss, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arrhythmias
atrial fibrillation
bradycardia
congenital heart disease
ion channelopathies
prolonged QT supraventricular tachycardia
temporary cardiac pacing
therapeutic hypothermia
ventricular tachycardia
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1472-0299
1878-7584
DOI:10.1016/j.mpaic.2018.03.008