but V-fib may also be caused by other cardiovascular diseases or external factors (e.g, drugs, electricity). V-fib is frequently preceded
¤ Accelerates re-polarization process; used for ventricular arrhythmia's. ¤ V-fib, V-tach. ¤ Uses: acute ventricular arrhythmias. ¤ Slows
Treatments for ventricular tachycardia include medicines, a shock V-tach is ventricular fibrillation, also called V-fib. V-fib can
Amiodarone may be considered when v-fib and v-tach is unresponsive to CPR, defibrillation, and epinephrine. Amiodarone Precautions Contraindications: With
-Consider Amiodarone or Esmolol as the drug of choice for rate control in the crashing patient with a-fib. References/Further Reading: Fuster V
-Consider Amiodarone or Esmolol as the drug of choice for rate control in the crashing patient with a-fib. References/Further Reading: Fuster V
Indications Ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias 1st line for pulseless V-tach/V-fib Used for atrial arrhythmias in patients with
Treatment and Care for Ventricular Fibrillation (V-fib) Medications: Beta-blockers may be used to reduce the risk of additional V-fib episodes. Implantable
Illegal drugs such as methamphetamine and cocaine can also cause a sinus tachycardia. Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib). Ventricular fibrillation
(PS. Semantics perhaps...pulseless V-fib-- V-fib is by its very nature pulseless)