This Golden Retriever presented with a history of siezures, increasing in frequency and severity.  He had a severe siezure in the hospital after which he became apneic.

What is the rhythm?

What contributed to the arrhythmia in this patient?

This ECG was obtained immediately after intubation and ventilation with oxygen.   If the rhythm persisted, what antiarrhythmic drug would you use?

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