| Supraventricular tachycardia in infants: use of the "diving reflex". | |
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PMID: 6823839 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The effectiveness of the "diving reflex" in treating paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) in 10 infants aged under 6 months is demonstrated. No rhythm disturbances were encountered during the maneuver, even in patients receiving digitalis. The recommended water temperature is 5 degrees C and the total time of facial immersion, between 6 and 7 seconds. The diving reflex might be considered the first therapeutic approach in infants under 6 months old with PSVT. |
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Authors:
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V Sperandeo; D Pieri; P Palazzolo; M Donzelli; G Spataro |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of cardiology Volume: 51 ISSN: 0002-9149 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Cardiol. Publication Date: 1983 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1983-03-11 Completed Date: 1983-03-11 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0207277 Medline TA: Am J Cardiol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 286-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Electrocardiography Female Heart Rate Humans Immersion* Infant Infant, Newborn Male Reflex* Tachycardia, Paroxysmal / therapy* Vasoconstriction |
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