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<div>1. Depresses conduction through the AV node.<div>2. In paroxysmal SVT it can interrupt re-entry circuits involving AV nodes and restore normal sinus rhythm.</div><div>3. Indication: SVT.</div><div><br></div><div>SE</div><div>4. CVS: facial flushing, headache, hypotension, transient asystole.</div><div>5. Respiratory: dyspnoea, hyperventilation.</div><div>6. CNS: giddiness, blurring of vision.</div><div>7. GIT: metallic taste, tightness in the throat.</div><div><br></div><div>DOSAGE </div><div>8. 3mg - 6mg - 12mg boluses up to 2min apart.</div> | <div>1. Depresses conduction through the AV node.<div>2. In paroxysmal SVT it can interrupt re-entry circuits involving AV nodes and restore normal sinus rhythm.</div><div>3. Indication: SVT.</div><div><br></div><div>SE</div><div>4. CVS: facial flushing, headache, hypotension, transient asystole.</div><div>5. Respiratory: dyspnoea, hyperventilation.</div><div>6. CNS: giddiness, blurring of vision.</div><div>7. GIT: metallic taste, tightness in the throat.</div><div><br></div><div>DOSAGE </div><div>8. 3mg - 6mg - 12mg boluses up to 2min apart.</div> | ||
Revision as of 11:11, 19 December 2022
TOPIC SUMMARY
1. Depresses conduction through the AV node.
2. In paroxysmal SVT it can interrupt re-entry circuits involving AV nodes and restore normal sinus rhythm.
3. Indication: SVT.
SE
4. CVS: facial flushing, headache, hypotension, transient asystole.
5. Respiratory: dyspnoea, hyperventilation.
6. CNS: giddiness, blurring of vision.
7. GIT: metallic taste, tightness in the throat.
DOSAGE
8. 3mg - 6mg - 12mg boluses up to 2min apart.
Reference(s)
Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
