New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 8 - HEALTH
Chapter 41 - ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES; MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE PROGRAMS, SPECIALTY CARE TRANSPORT SERVICES AND AIR MEDICAL SERVICES
Subchapter 7 - STANDING ORDERS FOR ADULT PATIENT
Section 8:41-7.12 - Standing orders for sustained ventricular tachycardia

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 8:41-7.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) The following standing orders are authorized in the event that an adult patient presents with a stable ventricular tachycardia (that is, with a systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 110 mmHg):

1. Assess and secure airway;

2. Establish IV access;

3. Perform patient assessment, including medical history and allergies;

4. Continue to assess the patient and monitor the cardiac rhythm;

5. Administer Lidocaine 1 mg/kg IV or Amidarone 150 mg IV over 10 minutes. The antiarrhythmic agent shall be predetermined by the medical director, who shall notify OEMS of his or her choice prior to utilization on any vehicle; and

6. Contact the medical command physician.

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