ACLS: Bradycardia: Difference between revisions

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*Only intervene if pt is symptomatic
*Only intervene if pt is symptomatic:
**Hypotension, AMS, chest pain, pulm edema
**Hypotension, AMS, chest pain, pulm edema
*1st Line
*1st Line
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***[[Epinephrine]] 2-10mcg/min
***[[Epinephrine]] 2-10mcg/min
*2nd Line
*2nd Line
**Atropine 0.5mg q3-5m can be given as temporizing measure
**Atropine 0.5mg q3-5min can be given as temporizing measure
***Do not give if Mobitz type II or 3rd degree block is present
*Transvenous pacing required if transcutaneous pacing + chronotropes are ineffective
*Transvenous pacing required if transcutaneous pacing + chronotropes are ineffective



Revision as of 04:25, 26 March 2012

  • Only intervene if pt is symptomatic:
    • Hypotension, AMS, chest pain, pulm edema
  • 1st Line
    • Transcutaneous pacing
    • Chronotropes
  • 2nd Line
    • Atropine 0.5mg q3-5min can be given as temporizing measure
  • Transvenous pacing required if transcutaneous pacing + chronotropes are ineffective

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