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Respiratory failure following adenosine administration

K K Burkhart1

  • 1Emergency Medical Services, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Adenosine effectively converts paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm. However, in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, adenosine can worsen bronchospasm and cause respiratory failure, necessitating careful consideration before administration.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Adenosine is a common treatment for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).
  • Adverse reactions to adenosine are typically transient due to its short half-life.
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common comorbidity in patients presenting with cardiac arrhythmias.