Adenosine 6mg Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Adenosine Protocols: Action: Dose: (Adult & Peds) for (SVT-Unstable/Stable) Contraindications: - Protocols: + Tachycardia (Stable/Unstable) Action: + Slows conduction through AV node; and can interrupt re-entry pathways Adult: + 6mg or 12mg RIVP + (Stable SVT: 6mg, 12mg) + (Unstable SVT: 12mg) Peds: + 0.1-0.2 mg/kg RIVP never to exceed 12mg + (Stable SVT: 0.1mg/kg not to exceed 6mg; 0.2mg/kg not to exceed 12mg) + (Unstable SVT: 0.2mg/kg not to exceed 12mg) Contraindications: + 2...

in cardiac arrest when do you first introduce medical intervention? which drug? - after 2 rounds of CPR/shock after 2nd shock give 1 mg epinephrine every 3-5 minutes when do you introduce amiodarone during cardiac arrest? - after the 3rd shock give 300 mg bolus of amiodarone if second dose is needed give 150mg as second dose what rhythms are shockable in cardiac arrest - VF VT what rhythms are not shockable in cardiac arrest - asystole PEA if you are in an unshockable...

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ACLS Questions and Answers 100% Pass in cardiac arrest when do you first introduce medical intervention? which drug? after 2 rounds of CPR/shock after 2nd shock give 1 mg epinephrine every 3-5 minutes when do you introduce amiodarone during cardiac arrest? after the 3rd shock give 300 mg bolus of amiodarone if second dose is needed give 150mg as second dose what rhythms are shockable in cardiac arrest VF VT what rhythms are not shockable in cardiac arrest asystole PEA if you are in an unshoc...

ACLS Megacode A 40 year old man arrives at the ER accompanied by his family. He is complaining of palpitations after working outside for several hours. The assessment is as follows: SKIN: Hydrated, pale, warm and dry CVS: Strong peripheral pulses and a BP of 125/80 CNS: Fully intact RESP: RR is 22, no resp. difficulties, lungs CTA You place o2 at 2L by NC on the patient and start an IV. The monitor shows a narrow complex SVT (160). What is your next intervention? attempt vagal maneuv...

ACLS Practice Questions 2 ( Updated 2024 ) Complete Questions & Answers (Solved) 100% Correct 1. Rate of chest compressions for adults Answer: 100-120 compressions per minute 2. Ratio of compressions to breaths in adults Answer: 30:2 3. Rate of bag valve mask ventilation for adults in respiratory arrest Answer: Onceevery 5-6 seconds or 10-12 times per minute 4. Treatmentsfor hypotension following cardiac arrest Answer: IV dopamine infusion, IVepinephrine infusion IV Ringer's lactat...

ACLS Drugs dosages & uses (2022/2023) 100% Correct For poor perfusion with Bradycardia Treat with which first line treatment? Atropine 1mg IV (repeat to a total of 3mg IV) For poor perfusion with Bradycardia Treat, if the first line of treatment is ineffective, what should be provided and what med should be given? Transcutaneous pacing Dopamine 5-20mcg/kg/minute infusion OR Epinephrine 2-10mcg/min infusion What is the first line drug for acute stable bradycardia and how do you administer it...

BEST PLAYLIST I'VE FOUND FOR ALL HEART.ORG ACLS CODES! - LakrRQDKOkTZj This is a good starting point for Jose (big Mega code at end): to get closer and closer to passing! In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? - Hypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - Epinephrine You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previously advised "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now fi...

NREMT Paramedic Drugs Latest Update 100% Correct ACETAMINOPHEN Class: Anti-pyretic Indications: Fever Contraindications: Liver failure; hypersensitivity; exceed max dose Side effects: Liver toxicity Adult Dose: 1 g q 6 hours; max 4 g in 24 hours Pediatric Dose: 15 mg/kg q 6 hours Special info: Tylenol ADENOSINE TRADE NAME: Adenocard CLASS: Antiarrhythmic ACTIONS: Slows (decreases) AV conduction INDICATIONS: Symptomatic PSVT, including Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) PHARMACOKINETICS: Onse...

Intrinsic rates - ANSWER-SA node - 60 - 100 bpm AV junction - 40 - 60 bpm Purkinje network - 20 - 40 bpm Lidocaine doses - ANSWER-1-1.5 mg/kg, second dose 0.5-0.75 mg/kg Unstable VT tx - ANSWER-Should be treated with synchronized cardioversion Hypotension, decreased LOC, shock, chest pain Stable VT tx - ANSWER-IV/IO Adenosine 6mg; 12mg (followed by rapid saline flush) If ineffective, procainamide (20-50mg/min or amiodarone (150mg IV/10min) Consider antiarrhythmic infusion Defi...