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Modified Valsalva Maneuver for SVT patients. 

43% vs 17% response compared to the standard valsalva maneuver

1) Position patient with legs flat and head of bed to 45°
2) Have patient attempt to blow out plunger of 10ml syringe (or Valsalva around 40 mmHg) for 15 seconds
3) Quickly reposition patient's head of bed to flat and have the other assistant raise legs to 45° for another 15 seconds
4) Return head of bed to 45° and continue to monitor for resolution for 1 minute
5) Repeat if needed

REVERT Trial: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/26314489/

Shown by Dr Michelle McDade in CT

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