Beta Blocker Use for ACS & Tachycardia

Epinephrine and Dopamine are adrenergic agonist used in several ACLS algorithms. The use of epinephrine for severe anaphylaxis and unstable bradycardia. Review epinephrine’s effects on blood vessels and bronchioles. Why epinephrine is helpful for patients with anaphylaxis. Using ...  Show more

Providing rescue breathing to apneic patients with a palpable pulse. Normal end tidal CO2 for patients with a pulse. Identification of cardiac arrest and our immediate actions. Providing artificial ventilations during CPR without an advanced airway vs with an advanced airway in p ...  Show more

This podcast will review the pharmaceutical class of medications Beta 2 Adrenergic Antagonist or Beta Blockers. The therapeutic class is anti-hypertensive, anti-anginal. 

Beta-blockers are commonly used in the management of hypertension as well as rate control for atrial fibrillation. On this episode, I breakdown some of the most common agent and what to look out for. Enjoy the show! All subscribers to the website/podcast will get access to a FREE ...  Show more

Here's a few clinical pearls from a cardiologist on beta blockers and how to use them correctly. Metoprolol and carvedilol and labetalol and propranolol and nebivolol are not interchangeable. https://dralo.net/links

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD

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