Drug of 2nd choice (vs amiodarone) to terminate VTach and prevent VFib after DC cardioversion Adenosine binds to adenosine receptors in heart tissue
Describe the ACLS algorithm for cardiac arrest due to Vfib or pulseless Vtach - amiodarone IV/IO first dose 300 mg - second dose 150 mg.
Lidocaine: Drug of 2nd choice (vs amiodarone) to terminate VTach and prevent VFib after DC cardioversion. Used only in a
Amiodarone is used for Afib, ventricular arrhythmias, supraventricular tachycardia, and ACLS protocol for VFib and VTAC. Okay. So some common side effects seen
Pulseless VT or Vfib can get amiodarone 300mg bolus, second dose can be 150mg. If PEA arrest or asystole do not defibrillate. ROSC (return of spontaneous
Pediatric Dosage of Amiodarone. When using amiodarone to treat VFib or pulseless V-tach, a first dose will be 5mg/kg via IV or IO push. This dose
Pulseless VT or Vfib can get amiodarone 300mg bolus, second dose can be 150mg. can also cause significant hypokalemia. Diurese until pulmonary edema is
It is important to note that refractory Vfib is when Vfib rhythm persists despite intervention, while recurrent Vfib is when a patient is
High-dose epinephrine is Amiodarone or lidocaine may be consideration to Vfib/pulseless Vtach that is unresponsive to defibrillation.
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