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ACLS ECG Rhythms Reference Guide

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Defibrillation + ACLS ECG Visual Reference

Shockable Rhythms
Rhythm ECG Example Description

Ventricular Fibrillation Chaotic, irregular waves, no P waves

Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia Wide QRS, rapid rate, no pulse

Non-Shockable Rhythms
Rhythm ECG Example Description
Asystole Flat line, confirm in 2 leads
PEA Organized rhythm, no pulse

AV Blocks
Type ECG Example Key Feature

1° AV Block PR > 0.20s constant

Mobitz I PR lengthens → QRS dropped


Mobitz II PR constant → QRS dropped
3° AV Block P & QRS unrelated (AV dissociation)

Tachycardia Rhythms
Rhythm ECG Example Treatment
SVT Vagal maneuvers → Adenosine → Cardioversion

AFib Rate control, anticoag, cardiovert if unstable

Atrial Flutter Rate control, cardiovert if unstable

VT Pulseless: defibrillate; Pulse: antiarrhythmics/cardiovert


Bradycardia Rhythms
Rhythm ECG Example Treatment if Symptomatic

Sinus Brady Atropine → TCP → Dopamine/Epi drip

Junctional Treat cause, pacing if unstable


Heart Blocks Mobitz II & 3°: pacing

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