Advanced life support Flashcards

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non-pharmacological management of a narrow complex tachycardia

A

carotid sinus massage

valsalva manoeuvre

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pharmacological management of a narrow complex tachycardia

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adenosine - not in asthmatics/COPD

amiodarone

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contraindications to adenosine and amiodarone

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asthmatics

patient is on dipyridamole

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pharmacological management of anaphylaxis

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IM adrenaline 500ug 
nebulisers 
IV fluids 
IV chlorphenamine 
IV hydrocortisone
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