Tachycardia
Review of Tachycardia including: ECG rhythms, algorithm(s), and medications.
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Medication Review: Adenosine
Review the indications, dosing, & administration of Adenosine for patients in supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) following ACLS's Tachycardia algorithm.
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Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Review the ECG characteristics of SVT & sinus tachycardia and the treatment of unstable vs stable patients with cardioversion & medications.
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Antiarrhythmics: Magnesium and Procainamide
The indications and administration of ACLS antiarrhythmics magnesium and Procainamide for treating Torsades de Pointes and stable tachycardias.
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Vagal Maneuvers for Stable Tachycardia Patients
Review of vagal maneuvers and alternative treatments used in ACLS for stable patients with tachycardia at a rate over 150 bpm.
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Defibrillation & Synchronized Cardioversion Energy Settings
Review the energy settings needed for defibrillation and/or synchronized cardioversion using an AED, biphasic, or monophasic defibrillator.
Core ACLS Topics
- Adult Cardiac Arrest (8)
- Basic Life Support & AED (5)
- Bradycardia (2)
- Stroke (2)
- Tachycardia (5)
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