Bradycardia

Question 1

BRADYCARDIA Interventions

Answer 1

1. Increase to 100% O2, high flow.
2. Confirm adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
3. Consider turning DOWN or OFF all anesthetics.
4. Atropine: 0.5 to 1 mg IV, may repeat up to 3 mg.
   Consider infusions below.
5. Consider transcutaneous pacing:
   Set rate to at least 80 bpm. OR • Increase current until capture achieved.
   Confirm patient has pulse with capture.
6. Consider Infusions of dopamine and epinephrine

Question 2

Dopamine:

Answer 2

2 to 20 μg/kg/min

Question 3

Epinephrine:

Answer 3

2 to 10 μg/min