Assess appropriateness for clinical condition. Doses/Details
Heart rate typically 150/min if tachyarrhythmia. Synchronized cardioversion: Initial recommended doses: Narrow regular: 50-100 J 2 Narrow irregular: 120-200 J biphasic or 200 J monophasic Identify and treat underlying cause Wide regular: 100 J Maintain patent airway; assist breathing as necessary Wide irregular: defibrillation Oxygen (if hypoxemic) dose (not synchronized) Cardiac monitor to identify rhythm; monitor blood Adenosine IV dose: pressure and oximetry First dose: 6 mg rapid IV push; follow with NS flush. Second dose: 12 mg if required.
Antiarrhythmic Infusions for
3 Stable Wide-QRS Tachycardia Persistent 4 tachyarrhythmia causing: Procainamide IV dose: Hypotension? Synchronized cardioversion 20-50 mg/min until arrhythmia Yes Consider sedation Acutely altered mental status? suppressed, hypotension ensues, Signs of shock? If regular narrow complex, QRS duration increases >50%, or Ischemic chest discomfort? consider adenosine maximum dose 17 mg/kg given. Acute heart failure? Maintenance infusion: 1-4 mg/min. 6 Avoid if prolonged QT or CHF. No Amiodarone IV dose: IV access and 12-lead ECG First dose: 150 mg over 10 minutes. 5 if available Yes Repeat as needed if VT recurs. Wide QRS? Consider adenosine only if Follow by maintenance infusion of 0.12 second regular and monomorphic 1 mg/min for first 6 hours. Consider antiarrhythmic infusion Consider expert consultation Sotalol IV dose: No 100 mg (1.5 mg/kg) over 5 minutes. 7 Avoid if prolonged QT.
IV access and 12-lead ECG if available
Vagal maneuvers Adenosine (if regular) -Blocker or calcium channel blocker Consider expert consultation 2015 American Heart Association
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