The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
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J Assoc Physicians India · Oct 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of efficacy of intravenous diltiazem and esmolol in terminating supraventricular tachycardia.
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) can be effectively terminated by the intravenous administration of adenosine or verapamil. However adenosine is expensive and injectable verapamil currently is scarcely available. While intravenous diltiazem has been shown to be useful for terminating PSVT, the efficacy of esmolol in this regard has not been evaluated previously. Hence these latter two drugs were studied for their efficacy in terminating PSVT. ⋯ Intravenous diltiazem is highly effective and safe for terminating PSVT. When the first bolus is ineffective, the second bolus given after 5 minutes usually succeeds. Esmolol in the dose of 0.5 mg/kg has poor efficacy for terminating PSVT, even when 2 boluses are administered.
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J Assoc Physicians India · Oct 1999
Comparative StudyUtility of HemoCue in estimation of hemoglobin against standard blood cell counter method.
There are various methods which have been recommended for haemoglobin (Hb) estimation for assessment of anaemia. Each method has it's advantages and limitations. ⋯ The HemoCue method was found more rapid and easy in assessment of total hemoglobin as compared to blood cell counter method with an adjustment of 0.5 per dl.