C303
- If rhythm is Torsades de Pointes- Mag Sulfate 1 gram
- If patient is to be cardioverted and does not have an altered LOC, consider sedation- Versed 2-4 mg IV/IM until patient’s speech slurs or a total of 8 mg
- Synchronized cardioversion at 100 joules (or biphasic equiv.)
- If no change, repeat synchronized cardioversion at 200/300/360 (or biphasic equiv.)
- Obtain 12-lead EKG after successful conversion