The new ACLS tachycardia algorithm: flexible guidelines for an old problem.
Most nurses will find that the tachycardia algorithm gives guidance in treatment but flexibility to allow for patient variables. Although it may at first appear complex, the decision tree carries no surprises. Treatments are similar to those already seen in emergency cardiac care. Remember, the algorithms are offered as a guide, and individual physicians' treatment decisions may vary.
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