Asystole During CT-Guided Biopsy of a Mediastinal Tumor due to Vasovagal Reflex
Akitoshi Inoue1, Masatsugu Ohuchi2, Shuhei Inoue2
1Department of Radiology, National Hospital Organization Higashi-Ohmi General Medical Center, 255 Gochi-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga, 527-8505, Japan. akino@belle.shiga-med.ac.jp.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
|June 10, 2020
Abstract
No abstract available in PubMed .
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT
185
Cardiac computed tomography (CT) scanning is an advanced cardiac imaging technique that utilizes CT technology, with or without intravenous (IV) contrast, to produce accurate cross-sectional virtual slices of specific areas of the heart, coronary circulation, and major blood vessels such as the aorta, pulmonary veins, and arteries. The computer processes these slices to generate three-dimensional images. Multidetector CT (MDCT) is a rapid form of CT scanning that captures multiple slices...
185
ECG Interpretation of Arrhythmias II: Atrial, Junctional and Ventricular Arrhythmias
339
Arrhythmia is a condition characterized by an irregular heart rhythm, with ECG changes that differ based on its origin and nature. The types of arrhythmias discussed below include atrial, junctional, and ventricular arrhythmias.Atrial ArrhythmiasPremature Atrial Complexes (PACs): PACs are early atrial beats caused by stress, caffeine, alcohol, electrolyte imbalances, hypoxia, hyperthyroidism, or certain medications (e.g., bronchodilators and decongestants). The ECG shows early P waves with an...
339
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation IV: Pharmacological Management
393
Pharmacologic intervention is crucial in treating cardiac arrest patients during ACLS or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. The ACLS algorithms guide the administration of specific drugs based on the patient's cardiac arrest rhythm, which includes pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT), ventricular fibrillation (VF), asystole, and pulseless electrical activity (PEA).EpinephrineIndication: Epinephrine is the first-line drug for all cardiac arrest rhythms.Mechanism of Action: Epinephrine...
393
Cardiac Catheterization IV: Nursing Management
514
Nursing responsibilities before cardiac catheterization include:Assess for allergies and establish baseline health status.Before cardiac catheterization, assess the patient for allergies to contrast dye. Perform a comprehensive baseline assessment, including vital signs, heart and breath sounds, and a neurovascular assessment of the extremities, noting distal pulses, skin color, and temperature. Instruct the patient to fast for 8-12 hours before the procedure. Evaluate baseline laboratory...
514


