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The Defibrillation Process - Life Saving Victoria

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Cardiac Rhythm & Arrhythmias<br />

Ventricular tachycardia (VT):<br />

Symptoms<br />

• Very rapid pulse, or no pulse<br />

• Palpitations – heart racing<br />

• Light-headedness or dizziness<br />

• Angina or chest pain<br />

Signs<br />

• Fainting<br />

• Difficulty breathing<br />

Treatment<br />

• If VT progresses to a pulseless VT,<br />

>180 beats/min, SAED will recommend a shock<br />

© Surf <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Saving</strong> Australia – Version 2<br />

SLSA Defibrillator Course / PUAOPE010A Operate a semi automatic defibrillator in an emergency 24.18

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