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Adenosine – ACLS Drugs Video
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- Indicated for narrow-complex SVT, Adenosine is used to differentiate between SVT and VT or AF with RVR.
- Adenosine is contraindicated for wide, polymorphic VT.
- Adenosine affects the SA and AV nodes in the heart, causing temporary paralysis of these areas.
- The team should expect temporary asystole following administration.
- The first dose of adenosine is 6mg IV and the second dose is 12 mg.
- The medication should be administered with a rapid IV push.
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