EKG INTERPRETATION


V-TACH!

EKG FINDINGS:

1. There is a QRS duration of 120msec at minimum; bpm is 186.

2. 150 degree far right axis; there are no signs of A-V dissociation.

3. The QRS in V1 shows a monophasic R wave.



INTERPRETATION: 90% specific for Ventricular Tachycardia.



JOE says,"Bones, lets try lidocaine and adenosine."

"Damnit JOE! I'm a physician, not a cardiologist!!," responds Bones.

"Do it Bones!" orders JOE.

"Alright!"...Bones shouts..."No change!" states Dr. McCOY.

"Ok...lets try sedation and cardioconversion at 100 joules" orders JOE.

"It's your call JOE; I'm staying out of this damn medieval medical experiment"...mumbles Bones.

JOE..."Fine...medication in...charging...Clear...everybody clear!!" (shock delivered)

JOE says "Look Bones...Normal, Sinus, Rythm..." *grins*

Dr. McCOY responds, "Where's a damn convenience bag?...I'll be in my office...damn caveman medicine..."



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