Guest guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I recently found out that one of our LP 12 monitors is a biphasic defib. with the capability of charging to 360 joules of biphasic energy. My question is; If we start at 200 joules and do not get the expected response, should we increase the energy to 300 joules then 360 joules. Of course I am assuming this would be patient specific, i.e. large person, morbidly obese. Anyone with some input or answer please let me know. Thanks, ez NREMT-P Director-Robstown EMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Good morning all, Thanks for the multiple responses. I was able to make contact with my Medical Directors " eyes and ears " and he posed the question to our M.D. Our medical director is ordering the use of the biphasic monitor to begin at 200 joules and to increase the energy to 300 and then 360 joules if the desired/expected response is not achieved. Of course this will be pt. specific. It will be implemented into our protocols shortly. Again, thanks for your help. ez NREMT-P Robstown EMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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