Sudden VTACH to VFIB

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Is sudden Vtach and then to pulseless vfib randomly in the night of day common? No pvc's during the day, electrolytes within range. Bilat chest tubes d/t bilat pneumo's. s/p cabg several weeks. vitals within normal limits all shift. Probably from some type of resp failure caused vtach/vfib. Has this happened to anyone? no warnings and just bam!

I'm also interested in whether they are doing an autopsy? To answer your question about whether or not it's common to have someone suddenly go into VT/VF arrest... I wouldn't say it's common, but your patient did have a strong cardiac history and post-op complications.

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no withdrawal from antiarrythmics, K and Mg were within range, no lasiks, renal dose dopamine being using for decreased urine output. bad case of sub q emphysema. No PVC's. No sleep apnea of hypoxia. o2 at >95% on 4 l

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