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PSVT Algorithm

Paroxysmal Superventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)

vagal maneuvers

continued tachycardia? YES -> adenosine 6 mg rapid IV push

continued tachycardia after 1-2 min? YES -> adenosine 12 mg rapid IV push

continued tachycardia after 1-2 min? YES -> repeat adenosine 12 mg rapid IV push

wide complex? YES -> synchronized cardioversion algorithm NO -> verapamil 2.5-5 mg IV

continued tachycardia after 15-30 min? YES -> verapamil 5-10 mg IV

continued tachycardia after 15-30 min? YES then consider


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Richard Rathe, MD / rrathe@dean.med.ufl.edu (November 8, 2000)