Student learning toolCreated by: Champsedine Arevalo, MAN, RN, EMT
Block

2nd Degree AV Block, Mobitz I (Wenckebach)

Progressive PR lengthening until a QRS is dropped.

LEAD II · 25 mm/sMobitz I

Characteristics

PR interval
Progressively longer, then a P without QRS
Rhythm
Regularly irregular in groups

Common causes

  • Increased vagal tone
  • Inferior MI
  • AV nodal drugs

ACLS treatment

  1. 1If symptomatic bradycardia: atropine, pacing per bradycardia algorithm.

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