Amiodarone for vtach

VTach and VFib Algorithm to provide treatment for pulseless ventricular tachycardia. The immediate response to an adult patient with tachycardia and a

There s a pretty interesting article circulating from CHEST demonstrating increased efficacy of lido in comparison to amiodarone for pulseless VTach/VFib arrest. (Wagner et. al, 2024) We re talking statistically significant odds ratios of 1.15 for achieving ROSC and 1.19 for overall survival, with numbers in the study to provide pretty

Perform the initial assessment If the patient is in VTach or VFib, this IS a shockable rhythm Apply defibrillator pads (or paddles) and shock the patient with

Drug of 2nd choice (vs amiodarone) to terminate VTach and prevent VFib after DC cardioversion compared to verapamil or diltiazem. Note that maneuvers

Perform the initial assessment If the patient is in VTach or VFib, this IS a shockable rhythm Apply defibrillator pads (or paddles) and shock the patient with

This can produce a stable arrhythmia such as a ventricular tachycardia (VTach). Right: Class I drugs will selectively increase ERP in depolarized/ischemic

Perform the initial assessment If the patient is in VTach or VFib, this IS a shockable rhythm Apply defibrillator pads (or paddles) and shock the patient with

Perform the initial assessment If the patient is in VTach or VFib, this IS a shockable rhythm Apply defibrillator pads (or paddles) and shock the patient with

Drug of 2nd choice (vs amiodarone) to terminate VTach and prevent VFib after DC cardioversion Adenosine binds to adenosine receptors in heart tissue