REBEL Core Cast 137.0: A Simple Approach to Sinus Tachycardia
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Understanding and Addressing Pain-Driven Sinus Tachycardia
This chapter delves into the complexities of diagnosing pain-driven sinus tachycardia, stressing the need to explore underlying factors like hypoxemia, shock, or anemia. The chapter introduces a useful mnemonic to aid practitioners in properly assessing and addressing the root causes of tachycardia.
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Sinus tachycardia is the most prevalent cardiac dysrhythmia in critically ill patients, yet it often receives less attention than it warrants. While the rhythm itself is not inherently dangerous, it serves as a crucial indicator of underlying physiological disturbances that require prompt evaluation and management.
