EM Clerkship

EM Clerkship


Bradycardia (Deep Dive R34)

June 15, 2022

Asymptomatic Bradycardia – usually don’t treat Symptomatic Stable Bradycardia – atropine, further workup Symptomatic Unstable Bradycardia – SIMULTANEOUS treatment with medications and electricity Meds: Trial of atropine, then either epinephrine, dopeamine, or isoproterenol Electricity: Transcutaneous Pace –> TVP DDX of Bradycardia – BRADIE Blocks (av blocks) Reduced vital signs (hypoxemia, hypothermia, hypoglycemia) Acs (acute coronary […]