CARDIOVERSION

Question 1

indications for cardioversion

Answer 1

severe compromise AF
severe comp. SVT
moderate/severe conscious VT

Question 2

management of pt if still obeying commands

Answer 2

0.5-1mg per kg of ketamine IV to disassociate

cardiovert in max jouls using sync. mode

Question 3

management if pt cannot obey commands

Answer 3

cardiovert in max jouls in sync mode
repeat once if fails