Question

A 30-year-old is brought in with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) at a rate of 180 bpm. He is stable with normal blood pressure. According to UK Resuscitation Council guidelines, which is the initial management?

Accepted Answer

Vagal maneuvers (Valsalva)

Answer

Synchronised DC cardioversion

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Immediate amiodarone infusion

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IV beta-blocker bolus

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Immediate defibrillation in asynchronous mode

Practice question

A 30-year-old is brought in with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) at a rate of 180 bpm. He is stable with normal blood pressure. According to UK Resuscitation Council guidelines, which is the initial management?