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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aisha Adigun, B.Sc., M.D.[2]
Overview
Immediate defibrillation is the main intervention for pVT.
Defibrillation[1][2]
- As opposed to other unstable Ventricular tachycardias, PVT should be managed with immediate defibrillation. A high energy defibrillator (150-200 J on biphasic and 360 J on monophasic) should be used for the initial shock dose, followed by an equal or higher shock dose for successive shocks
- 5 CPR cycles each containing 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths should be done after the first shock is delivered. Each subsequent shock should be followed by airway management with Oxygen delivery, and IV access with vasopressors.