Atrioventricular block.

J A Cross

doi:10.4037/15597768-1992-1021

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Atrioventricular block.

J A Cross

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Abstract

The presentation of atrioventricular block in the critical care setting and the assessment parameters that the critical care nurse may use to aid in the determination of the severity of atrioventricular block are described. The underlying pathophysiology of atrioventricular block is examined to enhance the nurse's understanding of the rationale for intervention versus observation.

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J A Cross. 1992. Atrioventricular block.. https://doi.org/10.4037/15597768-1992-1021

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