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==Background==
==Background==
 
*Must repush "Synch" button after each discharge


==Doses==
==Doses==

Revision as of 04:18, 12 January 2012

Background

  • Must repush "Synch" button after each discharge

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

AHA 2010 Recommendations