Difference between revisions of "V-Fib"

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Revision as of 11:29, 5 August 2017

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Even more serious than U-fib, V-fib is a life-threatening heart rhythm that requires immediate medical attention otherwise it can lead to death.


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Always rule out the possibility of a faulty monitor by giving it a good slap on the side. Who knows, maybe it'll pop back into normal sinus rhythm.[1]


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  1. Medicine Resident Slaps Monitor Hoping V-Fib is Just Artifact (Gomerblog)


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