Synchronized cardioversion: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Must repush "Sync" button after each discharge | *Must repush "Sync" button after each discharge | ||
*Consider sedation (fentanyl useful if hypotensive) | *Consider sedation (fentanyl or [[etomidate]] useful if hypotensive) | ||
==Doses== | ==Doses== | ||
Revision as of 06:07, 3 April 2015
See critical care quick reference for doses by weight.
Background
- Must repush "Sync" button after each discharge
- Consider sedation (fentanyl or etomidate useful if hypotensive)
Doses
Initial recommendations:
- Tachycardia with pulse
- Narrow regular: 50-100 J
- Narrow irregular
- Biphasic: 120-200 J
- Monophasic: 200 J
- Wide regular: 100 J
- Wide irregular: defibrilate (NOT synchronized)
See Also
Source
AHA 2010 ACLS Recommendations.