Electrical Therapy

Question 1

Adult Dosage: Cardiac Arrest (V-Fib, Pulseless VT):

Answer 1

120 - 200j defibrillate

Question 2

Pediatric Dosage: Cardiac Arrest (V-Fib, Pulseless VT):

Answer 2

2j/kg - 4j/kg, repeat at 4 - 10j/kg defibrillate

Question 3

Adult Dosage: Unstable Tachycardia (220-pts Age Threshold):

Narrow and Regular:

Answer 3

50 - 100j synchronized cardioversion

Question 4

Adult Dosage: Unstable Tachycardia (220-pts Age Threshold):

Narrow and Irregular:

Answer 4

120 - 200j synchronized cardioversion

Question 5

Adult Dosage: Unstable Tachycardia (220-pts Age Threshold):

Wide and Regular:

Answer 5

100j synchronized cardioversion

Question 6

Adult Dosage: Unstable Tachycardia (220-pts Age Threshold):

Wide and Irregular:

Answer 6

120 - 200j defibrillate

Question 7

Pediatric Dosage: Unstable Tachycardia:

Answer 7

1j/kg, 2j/kg, repeat at 2j/kg synchronized cardioversion

Question 8

Adult Dosage: Pacing:

Answer 8

300mA at 80bpm increase by 10mA until mechanical capture

Question 9

Pediatric Dosage: Pacing:

Answer 9

Lowest mA at 80bpm increase by 10mA until mechanical capture