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Heart rate

Archie’s heart rate is now elevated as well his respiratory rate and temperature.

Q. Which of the following can cause an increase in heart rate (tachycardia)? Answer Yes or No for each question below:

Q. Which of the following can cause an increase in heart rate (tachycardia)? Answer Yes/No for each question below:

Pyrexia (infection) – Yes

Pain – Yes

Stress/Anxiety – Yes

Bleeding (internal) – Yes

Hypotension – Yes

Betablocker drugs – No

Sleep – No

Depression – No

Hypertension – No

Page last reviewed: 06 Feb 2021