Memory Joggers: ACLS Electrical Cardioversion
Reviewed 8-2004
Tachycardia with related serious signs and symptoms.
May give brief trial of medication based on specific arrythmias
OXYGEN SATURATION
IV
INTUBATION EQUIPMENT
SUCTION
Premedicate whenever possible
VENTRICULAR RATE > 150
- SYNCHRONIZED
CARDIOVERSION
100, 200, 300, 360 J
- For
- ventricular
- tachycardia
- paroxysmal supraventricular
- tachycardia
- atrial fibrillation
- atrial flutter
VENTRICULAR RATE < 150
- Cardioversion GENERALLY
NOT NEEDED
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