Paediatric Arrhythmias in the Emergency Department
In this large paediatric series, cardiovascularly unstable or fatal arrhythmias were very rare in the ED. Beyond adenosine for SVT, antiarrhythmic agents or a defibrillator were rarely used. These findings have implications for staff education and skill retention.
Conclusion
In this large paediatric series, cardiovascularly unstable or fatal arrhythmias were very rare in the ED. Beyond adenosine for SVT, antiarrhythmic agents or a defibrillator were rarely used. These findings have implications for staff education and skill retention.
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