aujax

Hi chbare, Thanks for the reply. I guess I'm a little concerned that, when I'm taking the test, I should be able to explain every treatment option should the patient deteriorate into a grave condition. I know that in the field, half of the stuff they teach you never gets used. I just want to pass the test...

Hi everyone, I'm just about to take my nremt-p practical (passed my written over the summer) and am a little confused. The pulseless arrest algorithm makes perfect sense, but when it comes to the bradycardia and tachycardia algorithms, I can't seem to get a straight answer on which rhythms get which treatments - atropine, pacing, adenosine, cardioversion. I know the most common ones - i.e., svt gets adenosine, unstable svt gets cardioversion, but when it comes to a rhythm like junctional with compromised co, or second degree type one AV block with poor perfusion, I keep getting conflicting answers. My textbook doesn't clear it up either. Is there a source online or elsewhere that clearly defines how to treat each rhythm? I would think the American Heart Association might, but can't find anything on their website... thanks, aujax