Key result
Prehospital adenosine successfully converts ~89% of PSVT cases, mostly with the initial bolus.
Why the study?
The efficacy of prehospital administration of adenosine using a 6 mg initial dosing regimen for treatment of PSVT required confirmation.
Does prehospital administration of adenosine effectively convert PSVT?
Observational (n=102)
Does prehospital administration of adenosine effectively convert PSVT?
Prehospital administration of adenosine by paramedics using an initial 6 mg dose is highly effective for converting paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
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May support prehospital adenosine for PSVT; leaves open efficacy, safety, and generalizability pending prospective trials.
Wittwer et al. (1997) conducted an observational in Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) (n=102). Adenosine was evaluated on Conversion of cardiac rhythm from PSVT. Prehospital administration of adenosine successfully converted 89% of confirmed PSVT cases, with an initial 6 mg bolus converting the majority of cases.
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