Valsalva Maneuver Using Plastic Syringe for Treatment of SVT : A Case Report

Authors

  • Bodeepat Worathitianan, M.D. Division of Emergency and Forensic Medicine, Nakhonpathom Hospital

Abstract

     Treatment of stable SVT with valsalva maneuver (VM) is standard. However, there are several factors that make the therapy not being used, such as the lack of instrument for measuring intrathoracic pressure or used but ineffective due to incorrect technique. 23-year-old male patient who come to emergency room in Nakhonpathom Hospital with palpitation was diagnosed with SVT. He was treated by blowing a 10 ml syringe for 15 seconds in supine position. The treatment was successful and without complication.

Author Biography

Bodeepat Worathitianan, M.D., Division of Emergency and Forensic Medicine, Nakhonpathom Hospital

Thai Board of Emergency Medicine

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2018-05-12

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Worathitianan B. Valsalva Maneuver Using Plastic Syringe for Treatment of SVT : A Case Report. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 May 12 [cited 2026 Jan. 1];34(4):319-26. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/123417

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Vol. 34 No. 4 (2015): October - December

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Case Report

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