Ventricular Fibrillation
Let’s talk about Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is a self perpetuating cycle of uncoordinated ventricular depolarisation resulting in disordered and ineffective contraction of the ventricles. VF is the the most important shockable cardiac arrest rhythm.
Criteria
- No identifiable waves or complexes.
- Chaotic irregular deflections (varies amplitude).
Types of VF
- Fine VF: waveforms measure <3 mm.
- Coarse VF: waveforms measure ≥3 mm.
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