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Identification and Treatment of Unstable Bradycardia

FromPass ACLS Tip of the Day


Currently unavailable

Identification and Treatment of Unstable Bradycardia

FromPass ACLS Tip of the Day

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Length:
5 minutes
Released:
Feb 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Patients with a heart rate less than 60 are bradycardic. Some people can have a resting heart rate in the 40s without any compromise.  For others, a heart rate of 50 or less could signify the need for immediate intervention and warrants additional assessment.Signs & symptoms that indicate a bradycardic patient is unstable. Monitoring oxygen saturation with pulse oximetry and indications for administration of oxygen. Calcium channel blockers and beta blocker medication as treatable causes of bradycardia. The indications and dosage of Atropine. Precautions for Atropine use in patients with second or third degree AV blocks. The use of transcutaneous pacing (TCP) for unstable bradycardic patients refractory to Atropine. The use and dosing of Dopamine and Epinephrine drips. For additional information about causes and treatment of bradycardia, check out the pod resources page at PassACLS.com.Connect with me:Website:  https://passacls.com@PassACLS on X (formally known as Twitter)@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedInGive back - buy Paul a bubble tea hereGood luck with your ACLS class!
Released:
Feb 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Like a daily audio flash card. This podcast is intended to aid any medical professional preparing for an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) class. Each one-to-nine minute Flash Briefing-style episode covers one of the skills needed to recognize a stroke or cardiac emergency and work as a high-performing team to deliver quality care. Listening to a tip-of-the-day for 14-30 days prior to a class will help cement core concepts that have been shown to improve outcomes in patients suffering a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or stroke. In addition to core concepts and ACLS algorithms, specific information needed to pass the written exam and megacode following the 2020 guidelines is presented. Healthcare providers that are already ACLS certified may find listening a helpful reminder. Disclaimer: This podcast is a supplement to your course's approved text book and videos - not a replacement. The information presented is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Medical professionals should follow their local laws, agency protocols, and act only within their scope of practice.