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Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
Framework and Management ... variable block MANAGEMENT ... Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #cardiology
Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Pacemaker-mediated tachycardia ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... complications #cardiology ... #management
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - ... Management Algorithm ... • Vagal Maneuvers ... supraventricular #tachycardia ... #peds #Pediatric
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Narrow-Complex Tachycardia ... Attempt vagal maneuvers ... , junctional tachycardia ... #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Delay (150-200 bpm ... pacemaker-mediated tachycardia ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
heart rate <60 bpm ... adult, 10 ml.kg-1 paediatric ... heart rate >100 bpm ... non-sinus → 2-7 Tachycardia ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Pacemaker Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
rate limit (50-60 bpm ... pacemaker-mediated tachycardia ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... Timing #Pacing #cardiology ... #management #settings