EKG monitoring in Trauma

Aka: EKG monitoring in Trauma, Rhythm monitoring in Trauma

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II. Indications

  1. Blunt Chest Trauma (or Penetrating Trauma)
  2. Cardiopulmonary comorobidity in the injured patient

III. Signs: Specific Conditions

  1. Cardiac Contusion Signs
    1. Tachycardia
    2. Atrial Fibrillation
    3. Preventricular Contraction (PVC)
    4. ST Segment changes
  2. Hypoxia, Hypoperfusion or Hypothermia
    1. Bradycardia
    2. Aberrant conduction
    3. Premature beats

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