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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DIRiOA_OsA Modified Valsalva | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DIRiOA_OsA Video explaination and demonstration of Modified Positional Valsalva] | ||
[http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)61485-4/abstract | [http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)61485-4/abstract The Lancet: REVERT Trial] | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 01:52, 5 August 2016
Background
2015 REVERT Trial
- Found for SVT resolution to NSR:[1]
- Normal Valsalva - 17% resolution
- Modified Positional Valsalva - 43% resolution
- No adverse events or costs associated with Modified Positional Valsalva
Set-up
- 10ml syringe with plunger
- Two assistants - one to adjust head of bed and other to raise/lower legs.
Steps
- Position patient with legs flat and head of bed to 45°
- Have patient attempt to blow out plunger of 10ml syringe (or Valsalva around 40mmHg) for 15 seconds.
- Then quickly reposition patients head of bed to flat and have the other assistant raise legs to 45° for another 15 seconds.
- Return patient to head of bed at 45° and continue to monitor for resolution for 1 minute.
- Repeat if needed.
Links
Video explaination and demonstration of Modified Positional Valsalva