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Instructions for the Modified Valsalva Maneuver for Treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

1) In a semi-recumbent position,
Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT ... Standard Valsalva Maneuver ... elevation of 45° 3) Return ... #Tachycardia #SVT
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - ... Management Algorithm ... Identify SVT: ... • Vagal Maneuvers ... tachycardia #Management #Algorithm
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT ... Management Regular SVT ... Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... semi-recumbent position 3) Ask ... #Tachycardia #SVT
Modified Valsalva Maneuver

43% vs 17% response compared to the standard valsalva maneuver

1) Position patient with legs
Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... standard valsalva maneuver ... 15 seconds 4) Return ... Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... #SVT #Clinical
VT versus SVT with Aberration - Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Features favouring VT
● Absence of typical RBBB or
VT versus SVT with ... Features favouring VT ... Brugada algorithm ... point) of S > 100 ms ... VentricularTachycardia #SVT
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... Make the patient sit ... Turn the patient ... Then the patient returns ... #DixHallpike #Maneuver
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Attempt vagal maneuvers ... Repeat adenosine if returns ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Modified Valsalva Maneuver for SVT patients. 

43% vs 17% response compared to the standard valsalva maneuver

1)
Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... for SVT patients ... standard valsalva maneuver ... 15 seconds 4) Return ... #SVT #Clinical
Vereckie Algorithm - Lead aVR - Ventricular Tachycardia - Telemetry Diagnosis
WCT is VT IF:
 • Initial
Vereckie Algorithm ... Diagnosis WCT is VT ... or q wave > 40 ms ... in the last 40 ms ... #Vereckie #Algorithm
Modified Valsalva Maneuver

1) Position patient with legs flat and head of bed to 45°
2) Have patient
Modified Valsalva Maneuver ... 15 seconds 4) Return ... Modified #Valsalva #Maneuver ... procedure #cardiology #SVT