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| What are the interventions listed under the bradycardia algorithm? |
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| Atropine 0.5 mg, up to 3 mg max. Transcutaneous Pacing. Dopamine 2 to 10 mcg/kg per min. Epinephrine 2 to 10 mcg per min. |
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| Which interventions would be used in treating a stable patient suffering from narrow tachycardia with a regular rhythm? |
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Definition
Vagal maneuvers.
Adenosine 6 mg rapid IVP. If no conversion, give 12 mg, may repeat 12 mg. |
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| Which interventions would be used in treating a stable patient suffering from narrow tachycardia with an irregular rhythm? |
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Definition
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| Which interventions should be used in treating an unstable patient suffering from a narrow tachy rhythm? |
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Definition
| Perform immediate synchronized cardioversion. If the patient is conscious, consider sedation. |
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| Synchronized electrical cardioversion should be used to treat which rhythms? |
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Definition
| Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Flutter PSVT Ventricular Tachycardia w/ a pulse |
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Term
| What equipment should one have available prior to cardioverting? |
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Definition
Pulse Oximetry
Suctioning Device
IV Access
Intubation Equipment |
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| Synchronized electrical cardioversion should be used when the ventricular rate is above which number? |
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| Which medications are commonly used in premedicating patients that undergo electrical cardioversion? |
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