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