Randomised Controlled Trial Assessing Head Down Deep Breathing Method Versus Modified Valsalva Manoeuvre for Treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardia in the Emergency Department

Introduction: Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is commonly encountered in the emergency department (ED). Vagal manoeuvres are internationally recommended therapy in stable patients. The head down deep breathing (HDDB) technique was previously described as an acceptable vagal manoeuvre, but there a...

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Main Authors: Hoon Chin Lim, Yi-En Clara Seah, Arshad Iqbal, Vern Hsen Tan, Shieh Mei Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2021-07-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/25h4x498