Supraventricular tachycardias : Colligative - Practical Wisdom in Anesthesia, Surgery, and Medicine.

Adenosine terminates 90% of tachycardias due to AVNRT or AVRT. Adenosine does not usually terminate atrial tachycardia, although it is effective for terminating SNRT.
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Dec 22, 2012

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During pediatric cardiac-surgery and adult cardiac-surgery, SVT may revert with application of cold saline onto the surface of the myocardium by the surgeon.

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Oct 02, 2012

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External defibrillation for SVT in children that are "shocked" (i.e. hypoperfused) is 1J/kg followed by 2J/kg if required.
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Oct 12, 2012

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If a central venous line is present, SVT may revert to sinus rhythm on injection of cold (room temperature) volume through the central line. (eg 25ml in 10kg child)

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