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==Background==
==Background==
*Must repush "Synch" button after each discharge
*Must repush "Sync" button after each discharge
*Consider sedation (fentanyl useful if hypotensive)
*Consider sedation (fentanyl useful if hypotensive)



Revision as of 06:06, 3 April 2015

See critical care quick reference for doses by weight.

Background

  • Must repush "Sync" button after each discharge
  • Consider sedation (fentanyl 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.