High-dose epinephrine is Amiodarone or lidocaine may be consideration to Vfib/pulseless Vtach that is unresponsive to defibrillation.
Perform the initial assessment If the patient is in VTach or VFib, this IS a shockable rhythm Apply defibrillator pads (or paddles) and shock the patient with
by H Van Herendael 2024 Cited by 123Keywords: amiodarone, ventricular fibrillation, unstable ventricular tachycardia The VTACH trial enrolled patients with a history of stable VT.34 In
What are the considerations between choosing either diltiazem, metoprolol, or amiodarone, for Afib RVR/ Vtach rate control? Question. I kinda
Perform the initial assessment If the patient is in VTach or VFib, this IS a shockable rhythm Apply defibrillator pads (or paddles) and shock the patient with
There s a pretty interesting article circulating from CHEST demonstrating increased efficacy of lido in comparison to amiodarone for pulseless VTach/VFib arrest. (Wagner et. al, 2024) We re talking statistically significant odds ratios of 1.15 for achieving ROSC and 1.19 for overall survival, with numbers in the study to provide pretty
Perform the initial assessment If the patient is in VTach or VFib, this IS a shockable rhythm Apply defibrillator pads (or paddles) and shock the patient with
Drug of 2nd choice (vs amiodarone) to terminate VTach and prevent VFib after DC cardioversion Adenosine binds to adenosine receptors in heart tissue
Perform the initial assessment If the patient is in VTach or VFib, this IS a shockable rhythm Apply defibrillator pads (or paddles) and shock the patient with
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