Summary of your feedback + Cochrane review on the topic: 1) pick one (prop, etom) they’re about the same with hypotension, apnea…except for myoclonus 2) benzos, I.e. midazolam are 2nd line 3) start etomidate dosing low, 0.1 mg/kg 4) brief amnesia is goal
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RT @PaolaPerfetti: Anaesthetic drugs for cardioversion https://t.co/umSwDahhqt
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RT @PaolaPerfetti: Anaesthetic drugs for cardioversion https://t.co/umSwDahhqt
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Anaesthetic drugs for cardioversion https://t.co/umSwDahhqt
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A @cochranecollab review of 23 studies including 1250 participants concluded there is no evidence for any particular strategy... however the incidence of unpleasant awareness was 20-30%! https://t.co/JB5pk1REPz
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Does it matter what drugs you give patients for sedation prior to cardioversion? http://t.co/YSpQHuXn6Q
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Another new review is out: "Anaesthetic and sedative agents used for electrical cardioversion" http://t.co/gLhnkWPemL