Practicals · Paediatric Cardiology · Arrhythmia Therapy and Devices
Ice to face (diving reflex) for infant SVT
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- know/understand (DrNB syllabus)
- Also called
- diving reflex
Videos and resources
- VideoHandtevy Minute - ICE ICE BABY (Stable SVT)2:22
- VideoTreating SVT Emergency with Ice to the Face3:08
- +66 more links
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Know the techniques for use of vagal maneuvers (including indications, contraindications, risks, and limitations) (eg, Valsalva, ice to face, carotid sinus massage)” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 52)