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Prehospital Care Manual online - Contra Costa Health Services

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Key Treatment Considerations<br />

• Sinus tachycardia commonly present because of pain, fever, anemia, or hypovolemia<br />

• Atrial fibrillation may be well-tolerated with moderately rapid rates (150-170) and often requires no<br />

specific treatment other than observation (oxygen, monitoring and transport)<br />

• If sedation used for cardioversion, monitor respiratory status closely and support ventilation as needed<br />

• Rhythm analysis should be based on review of P and QRS waves on printed strip, not monitor screen<br />

or computerized readout of 12-lead ECG<br />

• Computerized analysis for Acute MI (STEMI) may be incorrect with very fast rhythms. If ***Acute MI***,<br />

***Acute MI Suspected*** or ***Meets ST-Elevation MI Criteria*** message encountered, the patient’s<br />

heart rate is important information to relate to the STEMI center at time of activation.

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