Synchronized Cardioversion vs. Defibrillation

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  • This video explains the difference between synchronized cardioversion and defibrillation. It delineates the indications for both procedures and the absolute and relative refractory periods as well as the different parts of the defibrillator.
    PLEASE NOTE: A PATIENT IN VFIB WILL NEVER HAVE A PULSE SO ONLY DEFIBRILLATION IS INDICATED!
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    SINUS RHYTHMS
    • SINUS RHYTHMS
    ATRIAL RHYTHMS
    1. Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs) • Premature Atrial Contr...
    2. Atrial Flutter • Atrial Flutter
    3. Atrial Fibrillation • Atrial Fibrillation
    4. Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) • Supraventricular Tachy...
    ATRIOVENTRICULAR RHYTHMS
    1. First degree Atrioventricular (AV) Block • First Degree AV (Heart...
    2. Second degree Atrioventricular (AV) Block (aka Mobitz Type I or Wenckebach) • Second Degree AV (Hear...
    3. Second degree Atrioventricular (AV) Block (aka Mobitz Type II or Classical Heart block) • Second Degree AV (Hear...
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    VENTRICULAR RHYTHMS
    1. Premature Ventricular Complexes/Contractions (PVCs) • Premature Ventricular ...
    2. Ventricular Tachycardia (Vtach) • Ventricular Tachycardi...
    3. Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib) • Ventricular Fibrillati...
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    5. Asystole (aka ventricular standstill) • Asystole (aka ventricu...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 58

  • @greensky01
    @greensky01 2 роки тому +6

    I always had trouble in which to use when, but this cleared up soo many things. Excellent explanation! Thank you!

  • @myungjuchung1803
    @myungjuchung1803 3 роки тому +7

    Nicely explained. Thanks for your video. Keep up the good work!

  • @RegisterednurseBRA
    @RegisterednurseBRA Рік тому

    I REALLY LOVE IT. YOU EXPLAIN SO EASILY

  • @ariellara2498
    @ariellara2498 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video! Short and effective information

  • @shreyadhiman8598
    @shreyadhiman8598 10 місяців тому +1

    All doubts cleared! Great teaching 🙌

  • @user-sv5gp3md2c
    @user-sv5gp3md2c Рік тому +1

    Thanks for your work, very good explanation!

  • @ashmitaadhikari2684
    @ashmitaadhikari2684 3 роки тому +2

    your video was so helpful for me .. thank you so much!!

  • @aldoroel577
    @aldoroel577 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you. Nice and clear lecture. Help me a lot.

  • @nurseo5952
    @nurseo5952 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you! Love your videos. I understood the assignment! :)

  • @marie.s9995
    @marie.s9995 6 місяців тому

    THank you for a thorough explanation.

  • @svetlanafadeeva6551
    @svetlanafadeeva6551 Рік тому

    Great explanation! Thank you!

  • @user-nw3dt5iv9j
    @user-nw3dt5iv9j 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much well explained !!

  • @adaobisdiary5897
    @adaobisdiary5897 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for helping nursing students like me

  • @randyfardy6990
    @randyfardy6990 2 роки тому

    Good explanation..,..love it .

  • @harveenkaur1713
    @harveenkaur1713 Рік тому

    super helpful! thank you!!

  • @mstudent6389
    @mstudent6389 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much it was soo helpful for me

  • @user-ot6fe7dk9p
    @user-ot6fe7dk9p Рік тому

    Thank you sooo much🌹🌹

  • @michaelvallespir486
    @michaelvallespir486 2 роки тому

    Thank you, so well explained, and absolutely invaluable information!

    • @NursingSchoolExplained
      @NursingSchoolExplained  2 роки тому

      You're very welcome! Please spread the word to anyone else who you think might benefit!

  • @mohsinazahera7360
    @mohsinazahera7360 2 роки тому

    Very helpful ...

  • @PritiYadav-hr2fc
    @PritiYadav-hr2fc Рік тому

    Now I understand.. thnku ma'am 🙏

  • @BOhemiaize
    @BOhemiaize Рік тому

    well explained

  • @shannie602
    @shannie602 2 роки тому

    thank you! taking NCLEX soon

  • @anganbakhumancha686
    @anganbakhumancha686 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks

  • @MrHGJAKE
    @MrHGJAKE Рік тому

    I know that the patient is unstable when there is pulseless VT. But Why can't you synchronise pulseless VT and put patient risk at VF or Torsade by R on T?Pulseless doesnt mean that there is no electrical activity like PEA. It just means there is no cardiac output and blood pressure. Does anyone know?

    • @NursingSchoolExplained
      @NursingSchoolExplained  Рік тому +1

      Great question! When the patient is in VT with a pulse (aka stable VT) they are still producing a cardiac output and BP. Time is of the essence in cardioverting them back into a normal rhythm because they are most likely going to become unstable (lose their pulse) in a short period of time. Cardioversion is used to avoid shocking them at the wrong point of the cardiac cycle and put them into VFib.
      When they lose their pulse in VT, they are considered unstable and the QRS, R and T waves do not correspond to a cardiac output and BP. Therefore, it does not matter at what point of the cardiac cycle the patient is shocked (in this case, defibrillated). Another major difference is that the joules used for cardioversion are less than the ones used for defibrillation. Yes, the pt may end up in VFib, but the tx for pulseless VT and VFib is the same. Additionally, according to ACLS guidelines, the patient will receive medications (Epinephrine and antiarrhythmics like Amiodarone or Lidocaine) to try and stabilize the tachyarrhythmia in conjunction with defibrillation.
      Check out my video about VT: ua-cam.com/video/mWamxIXNhJs/v-deo.html
      This article may also help to clear things up: acls-algorithms.com/rhythms/pulseless-ventricular-tachycardia/
      (click on Cardiac Arrest Diagram)
      Hope this helps!

  • @drrahul1680
    @drrahul1680 2 роки тому +1

    Nice presentation but from next videos
    1) audio need to be loud and clear
    2) zoom in a little more for better visibility

    • @NursingSchoolExplained
      @NursingSchoolExplained  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your feedback. I have improved the video and audio quality since this video. Check out my latest videos for the changes!

  • @themusicdoctor9557
    @themusicdoctor9557 2 роки тому +1

    💕

  • @ayaelhassan9464
    @ayaelhassan9464 2 роки тому +1

    Vfib with pulse!?!

    • @NursingSchoolExplained
      @NursingSchoolExplained  2 роки тому

      Hi Aya, thank you for your comment. In Vfib, the patient will be pulseless and apneic and therefore only defibrillation is indicated. I have updated the audio and video description to reflect this.

  • @itirii
    @itirii 2 роки тому +2

    VFib will never have a pulse. Great lecture otherwise!

    • @NursingSchoolExplained
      @NursingSchoolExplained  2 роки тому +2

      Good point! Thank you for your feedback. I have updated the description of the video to reflect this.

    • @harrypotterfan197
      @harrypotterfan197 Рік тому

      Well actually...
      Torsade de Pointe (a form of v fib) CAN have a pulse. So technically v fib can.

    • @dinahmugambi8050
      @dinahmugambi8050 Рік тому +2

      @@harrypotterfan197 torsade De pointes is a form of ventricular tachycardia polymorphic

    • @hamisimkindi5167
      @hamisimkindi5167 4 місяці тому

      The Vfib is pulse less because ventricular contraction is so rapid that there is no time for the heart to refill, resulting in undetectable pulse