Pass ACLS Tip of the Day

Defibrillator Energy Settings


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Review the energy settings needed for defibrillation and/or synchronized cardioversion using an AED, biphasic, or monophasic defibrillator.

Defibrillators three basic categories.

Use of an AED to rapidly deliver a shock.

Advantages & use of biphasic defibrillators.

Energy for monophasic defibrillators to defibrillate V-Fib or pulseless V-Tach.

AED safety.

Cardioversion of patients in unstable SVT or V-Tach with a pulse using biphasic vs monophasic monitor/defibrillators.

Team safety when performing synchronized cardioversion.

Energy needed to cardiovert unstable patients with a narrow vs wide complex tachycardia.

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