RCP 160 Cardioversion – Q’s & A’s
Sinus Bradycardia ✔️Ans -- <60, normal sinus rhythm, but slower
-Give Atropine (0.5mg) only if symptomatic
-Trans pacemaker
- <30 HR, start CPR, then Epi
Sinus Tachycardia ✔️Ans -- >100 (100-130), normal sinus rhythm
-Common cause is hypoxemia
, Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) ✔️Ans --an abnormal heart rhythm
arising from aberrant electrical activity in the heart; originates at or above the
AV node
-HR 150-250
-Treatment: vagal maneuvers and cardioversion
SVT stable ✔️Ans --O2, Vagal Maneuver
-Adenosine 6mg (fast push followed by 20 mL NS), Adenosine 12 mg x2,
Diltiazem 0.25mg/kg over 2 mins
-No symptoms
-SVT:regular, very fast HR >150
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