Drug of 2nd choice (vs amiodarone) to terminate VTach and prevent VFib after DC cardioversion compared to verapamil or diltiazem. Note that maneuvers
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
Non-sustained Vtach may be addressed with medication in some cases, while Vfib and pulseless Vtach require immediate CPR and defibrillation.
Which medications and treatments given will depend on whether we are dealing with VTACH with a pulse, or pulseless VTACH or VFIB. Defibrillation is the ultimate goal with unstable or pulseless ventricular arrhythmias because defibrillation can restore a perfusing rhythm.
Lidocaine: Drug of 2nd choice (vs amiodarone) to terminate VTach and prevent VFib after DC cardioversion. Used only in a
by H Van Herendael 2024 Cited by 123The VTACH trial enrolled patients with a history of stable VT.34 In sustained ventricular tachycardia: is bolus dose amiodarone an appro- priate
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
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
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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