In summary, phenytoin was used to successfully suppress ventricular dysrhythmias in 19 consecutive patients with VPCs late after surgery for congenital heart disease
It is also a Vaughan-Williams class IB antiarrhythmic agent, although it
Such a substance is diphenylhydantoin sodium (Dilantin) (DPH), long prescribed for the control of epileptic seizures
Initial training, continuing education, and competency assessment are important
One of its main advantages over
Disopyramide is still used occasionally with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), particularly as a combination with beta-blocker or verapamil to treat symptoms such as angina or
What is it? A cardiac dysrhythmia (also called arrhythmia) is an abnormal or irregular heartbeat
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Treatment of dysrhythmias, if persistent despite administration of digoxin-specific antibody Fab fragments, is less standardized
Phenytoin, formerly known as diphenylhydantoin, is a potent anticonvulsant used to treat and prevent generalized grand mal seizures, complex partial seizures and status epilepticus
Selection of patients for dysrhythmia monitoring is important for the detection of and intervention in both life-threatening and other cardiac rhythm disturbances
Which intervention would the nurse incorporate into the plan of care? Arrhythmia; Other names: Cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac dysrhythmia, irregular heartbeat, heart arrhythmia: Ventricular fibrillation (VF) showing disorganized electrical activity producing a spiked tracing on an electrocardiogram (ECG): Specialty: Cardiology: Symptoms: Palpitations, dizziness or lightheadedness, passing out, shortness of breath
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Levodopa crosses the blood-brain barrier
However, stubbornness and negativism are often manifested in behavior
Renal calculi, In addition to glucose and chloride, which electrolyte is a component of peritoneal dialysate fluid? A
IV amiodarone should be administered; lidocaine and procainamide are alternatives
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phenytion (Dilantin) Hydantoins Decrease the neuronal activity of -Inject IV form slowly, using correct dilution -Monitor vital signs during IV administration to prevent cardiac dysrhythmias and hypotension -Due to narrow therapeutic range, carefully monito plasma levels, which should remain between 10-20mcg