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S.v tach.
Supraventricular tachycardia
Question | Answer |
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Supraventricular tachycardia step #1 | Supine position |
Supraventricular tachycardia step #2 | Adenosine 6mg IV push over 1-3 sec. followed by immediate flush of 20cc saline. Asystole may occur 6-10 secs. 30 at most |
Supraventricular tachycardia step #3 | After 1-2 min, Adenosine 12mg. Rapidly flush as above. |
Supraventricular tachycardia step #4 | Third dose may be given 1-2 min if needed. |