Diagnostic action
Abolishes conduction through the AV node
E.g. PSVT
Terminates some re-entrant type tachycardias
Dose
3-12 mg rapid IV push
Onset 20 seconds
Duration, of cardiac steal is 1-2 minutes
Duration, of AV nodal effect is only 5-10 seconds
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The Compendium platform was created by David Kwinter, MD, CCFP(EM).
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.