Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

18. The Heart

Electrical Conduction System of the Heart

Anatomy & Physiology

18. The Heart

Electrical Conduction System of the Heart

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Multiple Choice

In which situation should synchronized cardioversion be used?

Ventricular fibrillation

Pulseless ventricular tachycardia

Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response

Asystole

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Understand the concept of synchronized cardioversion: It is a medical procedure used to restore a normal heart rhythm in cases of certain types of abnormal heartbeats, particularly when the patient is hemodynamically unstable.

Identify the types of arrhythmias: Synchronized cardioversion is typically used for arrhythmias where the heart is still beating but in an irregular or rapid manner, such as atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response.

Differentiate between arrhythmias: Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia are life-threatening arrhythmias that require immediate defibrillation, not synchronized cardioversion. Asystole, or flatline, is a state of no cardiac electrical activity and is not treated with cardioversion.

Recognize the appropriate use case: Synchronized cardioversion is indicated for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response because the heart is still beating, albeit irregularly, and the procedure can help restore a normal rhythm.

Summarize the decision-making process: When faced with a patient experiencing atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, synchronized cardioversion is the appropriate intervention to attempt to restore normal heart rhythm.