Medication Review: Adenosine

Review the indications, dosing, & administration of Adenosine for patients in supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) following ACLS's Tachycardia algorithm.

Common causes of tachycardia.

Symptoms indicating a stable vs unstable patient.

Adenosine is the first IV medication given to stable patients with sustained supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) refractory to vagal maneuvers.

Cardiac effects of Adenosine.

Indications for use in the ACLS Tachycardia algorithm.

Considerations and contraindications.

Dosing and administration.

Adenosine as a diagnostic for patients in A-Fib or A-Flutter with RVR.

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