H-hi again! | |
There's something else you need to know about SVT heartbeats. | |
First, let's recap how SVT beats work... | |
(The nurse does a lot of work around here.) |
- If the first beat is missed:
Remember to follow the nurse's "Get" and "Set" rhythm.
- If the first beat is hit:
Nice, got it in one go.
- If any beat is missed:
OK! Now you should learn how to deal with attacks.
- If all the beats are hit:
Wow! You did it perfectly? I bet you took music classes as a kid. Now, you should learn how to deal with attacks.
When SVT patients have attacks, their heart rate doubles. | |
And when their heart settles, it halves. | |
The nurse will see changes coming. | |
And she will warn you with a faster cue or a slower cue.. | |
Just follow the rhythm established by her "Get" and "Set" calls. | |
Here we go! |
- If the transition is hit:
Nice, nailed the transition.
- If half the beats are missed:
Caught you off guard, huh. Don't worry, let's try that again. Pay close attention to the nurse, but don't stop hitting the current rhythm until she finishes her cue with "Go"!
- If half the beats are hit:
Caught you a little bit off-guard, huh? Don't worry, let's try that again. Pay close attention to the nurse!
- If all the beats are hit:
Excellent! One more set, for the patient's sake. Get ready, you can handle this.
- If half the beats are missed:
Oh dear... Feel free to come back and practice this again if you'd like.
- If half the beats are hit:
Smooth! You've got it down.
- If all the beats are hit:
Smooth! You've got it down. Honestly, that was perfect!
That patient, Cole, keeps drinking coffee lately. | |
Now he's experiencing caffeine-induced attacks. | |
You just need to keep him stabilised. | |
Good luck. |