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Atrial Fibrillation: Chambers of The Heart Contract in Disorganized Manner, Producing An Irregular Heart Rate
Atrial Fibrillation: Chambers of The Heart Contract in Disorganized Manner, Producing An Irregular Heart Rate
EKG AF
EKG AF
BETA BLOCKERS:
BLOCKERS
- IV ATENOLOL 5 MG OVER 5 MINUTES, CAN
REPEAT TO MAXIMUM 15 MG. 50 MG PO
BID IF IV WORKS.
DIGOXIN:
- IV LOAD 0.5 MG THEN 0.25-.5MG PO OD
ELECTRICAL CARDIOVERSION:
SYNCHRONIZE, START AT 100-200 JOULES (CAN
GO UP TO 360 JOULES)
REQUIRES CONSCIOUS SEDATION
SAFEST AND QUICKEST METHOD