Synchronized cardioversion

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Background

  • Must repush "Synch" 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.

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