Another case of torsades?
Episode 15
December 18, 2011
Another case of torsades?
Episode 15
December 18, 2011

Does this patient need to be admitted to surgery for treatment of a diabetic foot infection? Or should we admit her to the CCU on a magnesium drip? You’ll know the answer and avoid the wrong dispo in 9 minutes!
 
Inspect ECG’s carefully to look for artifact
 
  • Torsades is a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia associated with a prolonged QT.
  • If the intrinsic sinus beat maps out, consider artifact!

Want a quick refresher on prolonged QT-intervals? Watch this…​

 
 
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