Agonal

eerie Also known as Secondary Ventricular Standstill. Inherent Rate: Less than 20 Ventricular beats per minute. ACLS algorithm per Asystole protocols mu... This is diagnosed when only ventricular escape complexes are present, and they occur very slowly. This is an agonal rhythm that is not consistent with life. “Secondary“ means that the condition is caused by another factor, such as severely low oxygen levels, which must be fixed before the rhythm abnormality can be stabilized. If you see this, you should initiate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation immediately