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ACLS Bradycardia

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support4 CardsCreated 7 months ago

This deck covers key questions and answers related to the management of bradycardia as per ACLS guidelines, including symptoms, treatment options, and specific requirements for transcutaneous pacing.

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What are the symptoms of Bradycardia?

chest pain, SOB, decreased LOC, weakness, fatigue, light-headedness, dizziness and syncope

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Key Terms

Term
Definition
What are the symptoms of Bradycardia?
chest pain, SOB, decreased LOC, weakness, fatigue, light-headedness, dizziness and syncope
What is the first line of treatment for a patient who has symptomatic Bradycardia?
Atropine 1 mg (up to 3 mg)
If atropine is ineffective in treating symptomatic bradycardia, what is the next step?
Transcutaneous Pacing OR Dopamine Infusion OR Epinephrine Infusion
What are the TCP requirements for symptomatic bradycardia?
Pacing 80 BPM: 30MA –> 200MA; -increase MA until there is electrical & mechanical capture (pacing spikes & QRS)

Related Flashcard Decks

TermDefinition
What are the symptoms of Bradycardia?
chest pain, SOB, decreased LOC, weakness, fatigue, light-headedness, dizziness and syncope
What is the first line of treatment for a patient who has symptomatic Bradycardia?
Atropine 1 mg (up to 3 mg)
If atropine is ineffective in treating symptomatic bradycardia, what is the next step?
Transcutaneous Pacing OR Dopamine Infusion OR Epinephrine Infusion
What are the TCP requirements for symptomatic bradycardia?
Pacing 80 BPM: 30MA –> 200MA; -increase MA until there is electrical & mechanical capture (pacing spikes & QRS)