Tuesday, June 7, 2016

This just in: Modified Valsalva for SVT

A variation on the Valsalva maneuver for converting SVT, sent in by Mike Kiernan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DIRiOA_OsA
In this video by the Lancet, Valsalva x 15 sec followed by placing patient supine with legs elevated increased rate of successful cardioversion. They also have a pretty cool way for the patient to perform the Valsalva maneuver.
Hat tip to MK!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DIRiOA_OsA
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