Arrhythmias Flashcards
Electrical rhythm
No pulse
Pulseless electrical activity tx
CPR
Epinephrine
Vasopressin

Ventricular fibrillation
CPR
Defibrillate —>
Defibrillate —>
Epinephrine —>
Defibrillate —>
Amiodarone —>
Defibrillate —>
Epinephrine

Ventricular fibrillation
CPR
Defibrillate —>
Defibrillate —>
Epinephrine —>
Defibrillate —>
Amiodarone —>
Defibrillate —>
Epinephrine

Pulseless ventricular tachycardia
CPR
Defibrillate —>
Defibrillate —>
Epinephrine —>
Defibrillate —>
Amiodarone —>
Defibrillate —>
Epinephrine

Tx Supraventricular tachycardia
Unstable —> synchronized electrical cardiovesion
Stable —> vagal maneuvers
If resistant= adenosine

Tx Supraventricular tachycardia
Unstable —> synchronized electrical cardiovesion
Stable —> vagal maneuvers
If resistant= adenosine

Tx Atrial fibrillation
Unstable —> synchronized electrical cardioversion
If stable —> diltiazem or beta blocker

Atrial flutter
Unstable —> synchronized electrical cardioversion
If stable —> diltiazem or beta blocker