Ventricular Tachycardia Flashcards
1
Q
How do you determine if a patient is in stable or unstable V-Tach?
A
Mental status
Respiratory
B/p
Chest Pain
2
Q
What is the treatment plan for a pt in stable vtach?
A
Adenosine-6 mg
Adenosine- 12 mg
Amiodarone- 150 mg over 10 min
3
Q
If a pt converts with amiodarone you should?
A
Set up an amiodarone drip at 100 mg/100 ml over 10 min
4
Q
How do we treat a pt with unstable v-tach?
A
Versed- 2 mg increments up to 10mg
Cardiovert- 100J, 200 J, 300J, 360J
5
Q
What medicine should be considered for a pt with afib with rvr?
A
Cardizem 0.25 mg IV
