Antiarrhythmics: Magnesium and Procainamide

The indications and administration of ACLS antiarrhythmics magnesium & Procainamide for treating Torsades de Pointes and stable tachycardias.

Identification of Torsades on the ECG.

Administration of a magnesium infusion for stable patients vs slow IV push for patients in cardiac arrest.

Procainamide use for stable patients with a monomorphic wide-complex tachycardia.

Procainamide dosing and when to stop the infusion.

Tip for determining whether magnesium or Procainamide should be used when treating stable patients with V-Tach.

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