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Arrhythmia Part III

Part 3: Management of Patient with Bradycardia

ACE
Cardiovascular Dynamics

Summary

Bradyarrhythmias are heart rhythm abnormalities with slow heart rate usually less than 60 beats per minute. Bradyarrhythmias are common in the ICU setting usually related to airway manipulation, hypoxaemia, electrolyte abnormalities, medication toxicity etc. In this section we will cover diagnosis of the more common bradyarrhythmias and consider their treatment in the ICU.



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Open 13.01.2020

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Last Updated May 10, 2022

Intended Learning Outcomes


After studying this module on Management of the Patient with Bradycardia you should be able to:
  • Articulate the different conduction pathway abnormalities that lead to bradycardia.
  • Define an approach to differentiating between the different types of bradyarrhythmias.
  • Describe treatment options for some of the more common bradyarrhythmias. 

Relevant competencies in CoBaTrICE

  • 2.4 Performs electrocardiography and interprets the results 
  • 3.8 Recognises and manages the patient with circulatory failure 
  • 5.15 Performs cardiac pacing (transvenous or transthoracic)

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