Treat sustained monomorphic VT not associated with angina, pulmonary edema, or hypotension (BP < 90 mm Hg) according to the Ventricular Tachycardia Algorithm. See Vol I Acute Care Portals).
Treat polymorphic VT as VF in patients in cardiac arrest or cardiovascular collapse. Treat with magnesium 1 to 2 grams IV/IO over 5 to 60 minutes if the patient is more stable and the rhythm appears to be torsades de pointes.