Cardiac Dysrhythmia Review

Quick reference for rhythm management • Letter (8.5 × 11 in)
Stable Unstable
Rhythm Stable Tx Assess perfusion first Unstable Tx
Bradycardia Monitor, identify cause Atropine → pacing → dopamine/epi
SVT Vagal → Adenosine Synchronized cardioversion
Atrial fibrillation/flutter Rate control, anticoagulate Synchronized cardioversion
VT (monomorphic) Amiodarone Synchronized cardioversion
Torsades Magnesium Defibrillation if pulseless
VF / pulseless VT Defib + CPR + Epi/Amio Defib + CPR
PEA / Asystole CPR + Epi CPR + Epi