C ONVERSION R ATES FOR P REHOSPITAL P AROXYSMAL S UPRAVENTRICULAR T ACHYCARDIA (PSVT) WITH THE A DDITION OF A DENOSINE : A B EFORE - AND - AFTER T RIAL

Abstract

The introduction of adenosine was associated with a significant increase in the prehospital CR of stable and unstable PSVT, while the SEC and spontaneous conversion rates were similar in each group; however, scene times were longer in the TG and paramedic accuracy in rhythm strip interpretation remained fair to moderate.