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Lidocaine & Amiodarone Review
Manage episode 438897012 series 3289457
In the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm, we should administer an antiarrhythmic medication to patients in V-Fib or pulseless ventricular tachycardia approximately two minutes after the first dose of epinephrine.
The two first-line ACLS antiarrhythmics that are generally used are Amiodarone and Lidocaine.
Review of Lidocaine dosing and administration to patients in persistent V-Fib or pulseless V-Tach.
Review of Amiodarone dosing and administration to patients in persistent V-Fib or pulseless V-Tach.
Use of antiarrhythmic infusions post-cardiac arrest to suppress ventricular ectopy.
Amiodarone use & dosing for stable patients in V-Tach with a pulse.
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Good luck with your ACLS class!
244 episodes
Manage episode 438897012 series 3289457
In the Adult Cardiac Arrest algorithm, we should administer an antiarrhythmic medication to patients in V-Fib or pulseless ventricular tachycardia approximately two minutes after the first dose of epinephrine.
The two first-line ACLS antiarrhythmics that are generally used are Amiodarone and Lidocaine.
Review of Lidocaine dosing and administration to patients in persistent V-Fib or pulseless V-Tach.
Review of Amiodarone dosing and administration to patients in persistent V-Fib or pulseless V-Tach.
Use of antiarrhythmic infusions post-cardiac arrest to suppress ventricular ectopy.
Amiodarone use & dosing for stable patients in V-Tach with a pulse.
Connect with me:
Website: https://passacls.com
@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
Give Back & Help Others:
Your support helps cover the monthly cost of software and podcast & website hosting so that others can benefit from these ACLS tips as well. Donations made via Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor are appreciated.
Make a difference in the fight against breast cancer by donating to my Men Wear Pink fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS) at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor Every dollar helps in the battle with breast cancer.
Good luck with your ACLS class!
244 episodes
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