Atrial Fibrillation

Описание: This video discusses the origin of atrial fibrillation, its characteristics, causes, signs & symptoms as well as interventions.
Please refer to the “Atrial Rhythms” Playlist for more videos about premature atrial contractions (PACs), atrial flutter,, and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
(** indicates deviation from normal**)
1. Rate:
Atrial rate: May be 400-600 bpm (but many times cannot be counted d/t fibrillation)
Ventricular rate:
Less than 100: controlled
Greater than 100: uncontrolled
2. Rhythm:
** IRREGULARLY IRREGULAR **
3. P-wave:
**Non-discernible
4. Intervals:
**PRI: unable to measure
QRS: less than 0.12 (=normal)

For more videos about this important topic please refer to the other EKG Interpretation playlists of my channel Nursing School Explained. The videos in this playlist are intended to be watched in succession for best results: Basic Electrophysiology, EKG Interpretation - The Basics: EKG paper and Determination of Heart Rate, EKG Interpretation - The Basics - Normal Intervals and RULE to Memorize, Sinus rhythms, Atrial rhythms, AV blocks, and Ventricular rhythms.

Atrial Rhythm Playlist:
   • Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs)  

Atrial Flutter:
   • Atrial Flutter  

Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs):
   • Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs)  

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT):
   • Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)