Managing Unstable Patients with Rapid Heart Rates

This chapter explores the decision-making process when faced with an unstable patient with a rapid heart rate, debating the priorities in determining the underlying cause and appropriate management strategies. The speakers discuss the complexities of managing hypotension, wide complex tachycardia, and the importance of considering sedation before administering a shock. The significance of ultrasound, 12 lead EKG, and prompt intervention using push dose pressors in cases of acute malperfusion is highlighted.