BET 2: Trendelenburg position helps to cardiovert patients in SVT back to sinus rhythm
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A short cut review was carried out to establish whether the use of the Trendelenburg position improves the rate of cardioversion in supraventricular tachycardias (SVTs). 54 papers were found of which 3 presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results and study weaknesses of these best papers are tabulated. The clinical bottom line is that a modified Valsalva manoeuvre used with the Trendelenburg position appears to increase the success rates of reverting patients in SVT back to sinus rhythm compared with the sitting/ standing position.
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