Energy levels for emergency cardioversion with biphasic defibrillators
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Report By: Dr Richard Parris - SpR in Emergency Medicine
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Search checked by Dr M Parris - SHO in Anaesthesia and ITU
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Institution: Hope Hospital Salford
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Date Submitted: 15th February 2002
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Last Modified: 15th February 2002
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In a [patient who requires [emergency electrical cardioversion in the ED] what [is the most appropriate energy level for a biphasic defibrillator] in order to [restore sinus rhythm]?
