A pre-hospital team performs a synchronised DC cardioversion for unstable AF with rapid ventricular rate (170 bpm) in a conscious patient. The patient...

Question

A pre-hospital team performs a synchronised DC cardioversion for unstable AF with rapid ventricular rate (170 bpm) in a conscious patient. The patient is sedated with midazolam. What starting energy should be used for the first synchronised shock in AF?

Accepted Answer

120-150 J biphasic

Answer

360 J monophasic

Answer

50 J biphasic

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200 J biphasic (unsynchronised)

Answer

20 J biphasic

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Cardioversion Energy for AF

A pre-hospital team performs a synchronised DC cardioversion for unstable AF with rapid ventricular rate (170 bpm) in a conscious patient. The patient is sedated with midazolam. What starting energy should be used for the first synchronised shock in AF?