Advanced life support Flashcards
1
Q
non-pharmacological management of a narrow complex tachycardia
A
carotid sinus massage
valsalva manoeuvre
2
Q
pharmacological management of a narrow complex tachycardia
A
adenosine - not in asthmatics/COPD
amiodarone
3
Q
contraindications to adenosine and amiodarone
A
asthmatics
patient is on dipyridamole
4
Q
pharmacological management of anaphylaxis
A
IM adrenaline 500ug nebulisers IV fluids IV chlorphenamine IV hydrocortisone