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Standing Orders / Communications Failure Orders

(c) If the rhythm converts, begin continuous Amiodarone 1 mg/min IV/IO infusion after initial bolus is complete.

(d) If there is any recurrence of the wide-complex tachycardia, continue the sequence at the previously successful energy level.

1. If the patient is conscious and requires additional sedation, consider Lorazepam 0.05 mg/kg up to a maximum of 2 mg or Midazolam 0.05 mg/kg up to a maximum dose of 5 mg based on patient’s clinical presentation and administer if appropriate .

8.41-7.14 Standing orders for stable narrow-complex tachycardia

(a) The following standing orders are authorized in the event that an adult patient presents with a stable narrow complex tachycardia:

1. Assess and secure airway;

2. Establish vascular access (IV, in the antecubital fossa, if possible);

3. Perform a patient assessment, including medical history and allergies;

4. Perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram tracing and continue to assess the patient and monitor the cardiac rhythm;

i. If Wolff-Parkinson-White is identified, go to step 10.

ii. If atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter is identified at any time, and no Wolff-Parkinson- White is known or suspected, administer Diltiazem 0.25mg/kg IV over 2 minutes and go to step 10.

5. Attempt vagal maneuver;

6. Administer 6mg Adenosine rapid push via vascular access over a period of one to three seconds, followed by a 20mL bolus of normal saline solution rapid push via vascular access; 7. If there is no conversion with 6mg Adenosine, then administer 12mg Adenosine rapid push via vascular access over a period of one to three seconds, followed by a 20mL bolus of normal saline solution rapid push via vascular access; 8. If there is no conversion with 12mg Adenosine, then repeat administration of 12mg Adenosine rapid push via vascular access over a period of one to three seconds, followed by a 20mL bolus of normal saline solution rapid push via vascular access;