Question

What is ventricular fibrillation?

Answer 1

Ventricular fibrillation:

1. Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is an uncommon arrhythmia in children.
2. It is distinguished by a chaotic, asynchronous ventricular activity that does not produce a sufficient cardiac output.
3. In such conditions, the ECG indicates low-amplitude irregular deflections with no recognizable RS complexes.
4. A loose ECG electrode can simulate these surface ECG traits; as a result, an immediate clinical assessment must be carried out and enough pad contact must be assured when ventricular fibrillation is speculated.