Bradicardia Flashcards

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What is considered life-threatening features in patients with bradycardia?

A
  • shock
  • syncope
  • MI
  • heart failure
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What is the first-line management in patients with bradycardia and life-threatening features?

A

Atropine 500micrograms IV (every 3-5 minutes, max 3mg)

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What are alternative medical options in patients with life-threatening feature of bradycardia and inadequate response to atropine?

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Either transcutaneous pacing or
* Isoprenaline 5 mcg min-1 IV
* Adrenaline 2–10 mcg min-1 IV
* (+ alternative drugs)

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