A 32-year-old man with a wide-complex tachycardia at 190/min is diaphoretic with BP 78/40 mm Hg and altered mental status. What is the next best step?...

Question

A 32-year-old man with a wide-complex tachycardia at 190/min is diaphoretic with BP 78/40 mm Hg and altered mental status. What is the next best step?

Accepted Answer

Synchronized cardioversion

Answer

Adenosine rapid IV push

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Amiodarone 150 mg over 10 minutes

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Magnesium sulfate 2 g IV

Answer

Perform carotid sinus massage

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A 32-year-old man with a wide-complex tachycardia at 190/min is diaphoretic with BP 78/40 mm Hg and altered mental status. What is the next best step?