Case Study: Antiarrhythmic: code BQ0029007002019AA
The topic in brief
Case Study: Antiarrhythmic
Type of Service
Case Study
Urgency 6 to 8 hours
No. of Pages/Wordcount
4 page(s)/1100 Words
Citation Style
APA Style
Detailed Description/Explanation Case Study
A 70 year old male patient develops a large anterior wall myocardial infarction.
He is currently being managed with oxygen, aspirin, nitrates and a beta blocker.
He develops recurrent episodes of ventricular tachycardia and remains conscious however has dizzy spells and also becomes diaphoretic and hypotensive.
An IV bolus of lidocaine is given followed by IV lidocaine infusion.
Assignment Questions
Which class of antiarrhythmics does lidocaine fall under?
What is the mechanism of action of lidocaine?
Why is lidocaine indicated in this patient
What are the side effects of lidocaine?
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Answer all the questions above.
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Case Study: Antiarrhythmic
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