It is difficult sometimes to distinguish asystole from very fine ventricular fibrillation; therefore, you must always check:
A) two different leads.
B) with the physician to identify.
C) the PR interval.
D) with two different staff members.

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Checking two different leads can help distinguish asystole from fine VFib by looking for any organized electrical activity that may be present in one lead but not the other. This can help determine if the patient needs defibrillation or not. Checking with a physician or two different staff members may also be helpful, but the best initial step is to check two different leads. The PR interval is not relevant in identifying asystole or fine VFib.

It Is Difficult Sometimes to Distinguish Asystole from Very Fine