ACLS Rhythm Identification
Atrial Flutter Pulseless Electrical Activity Sinus Bradycardia Sinus Tachycardia A pt. with regular narrow-complex QRS at a rate >150bpm in which vagal maneuvers are ineffective should be given 6mg adenosine IV Synchronized cardioversion is indicated if the pt. is hypotensive, AMS, shock, ischemic CP, or acute HF Sinus Bradycardia Sinus bradycardia can be treated with atropine at an initial dose of 0.5mg *Not ALL cases of sinus brady needed to be treated with atropine! If pt. is symptomatic (chest pain, SOB) it requires treatment.
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