When we should use the bradycardia algorithm.
The signs & symptoms of unstable bradycardia.
Atropine's bradycardic dose and maximum.
The use of atropine when a patient is in a second degree type II or third degree heart block.
ECG changes that indicate subsequent doses of atropine are likely to be ineffective.
The starting dose of Dopamine.
The use of Dopamine for bradycardia as an interim until TCP vs hypotension.
The use of Atropine and Dopamine in patients with myocardial ischemia.
Podcasts with additional (advanced-provider level) information about bradycardia, Atropine, & Dopamine can be found on the Pass ACLS Pod Resources page.
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