Anaesthetic and sedative agents used for electrical cardioversion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electrical cardioversion is an effective procedure for restoring normal sinus rhythm in the hearts of patients with irregular heart rhythms. It is important that the patient is not fully conscious during the procedure, as it can be painful and distressing. The drug used to make patients unaware of the procedure should rapidly achieve the desired level of sedation, should wear off quickly and should not cause cardiovascular or respiratory side effects.

Objectives

We aimed to compare the safety, effectiveness and adverse events associated with various anaesthetic or sedative agents used in direct current cardioversion for cardiac arrhythmia in both elective and emergency settings.We sought answers to the following specific questions.• Which drugs deliver the best ou

SUBMITTER: Lewis SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6353050 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature