Irregular WCT is likely a sign of ischemia or a result of prolonged QT interval. Do not hesitate to call a “Code Blue” for appropriate back up and initiating ACLS protocol. Consult Cardiology …

2023年6月26日 · To put it all together, a WCT is considered a cardiac dysrhythmia that is > 100 beats per minute, wide QRS (> 0.12 seconds), and can have either a regular or irregular …

2015年12月21日 · Adenosine can be used initially for stable regular wide complex tachycardia. This is because a WCT caused by SVT with aberrancy (and right ventricular outflow tract …

2021年5月2日 · Acute management: The first priority when evaluating a patient with a WCT is the assessment of patient stability. Patient in cardiac arrest: Patients who become unresponsive …

2019年7月1日 · Sustained wide-complex tachycardia (WCT), that is, WCT recorded in a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), is a common presentation in the emergency department and in …

When the heartbeat rate exceeds the normal and consistently exceeds 100 beats per minute, the condition is considered tachycardia. The ACLS Tachycardia Algorithm is a part of the Advance …

Wide complex tachycardia is a cardiac rhythm with more than 100 ventricular beats per minute and a QRS complex of 120 ms or greater.

2021年6月30日 · When facing a WCT, it is important to remember that VT is the cause in 80% of the cases. If the patient has ischemic heart disease, then VT is the cause in 90% of the cases. …

Wide QRS complex tachycardia (WCT), defi ned as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute accompanied by a widened QRS complex ( 120 ms), is an uncommon but potentially …

The main areas of emphasis in the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines are: early recognition of cardiac arrest and call for help; good-quality chest compressions; early …