S4C36 - defibrillation and cardioversion Flashcards
1
Q
Vulnerable period of cardioversion
A
- relative refractory portion
- middle/terminal phase of T wave
- should land on the R wave
2
Q
Pediatric defibrillation
A
-2J/kg initially followed by 4J/kg
3
Q
Pediatric cardioversion
A
-0.5-1J/kg synchronized can be increased to 2J/kg