ACLS Med Doses Flashcards
3 med options for VT/VF
epinephrine, vasopressin, amiodarone
Epi for VT/VF
first drug given then continued q3-5 min of code
1: 10,000 aka 1mg IV/IO
* follow with a 20 mL NS flush
Vasopressin for VF/VT
40 units can be given to replace the second dose of epi
Amiodarone
Can be given if shocking is still not bringing ROSC
Give 300 mg IV/IO push
Second dose if needed is 150 mg IV/IO push
Epi for PEA or Asystole
EPI 1 mg IV/IO q 3-5 min
followed by 20ml flush,
what are 3 drug options for bradycardia
atropine, dopamine drip and epinephrine drip
Atropine dosage bradycardia
0.5mg IV/IO followed by 20 mL flush q3-5 min
MAX DOSE IS 3mg
Dopamine drip dosage
second line for bradycardia
2-10 mcg/kg/min as IV infusion on an infusion pump only
titrate to pts response
never give ___as IV push
dopamine drip
epinephrine drip dose for bradycardia
dilute 1 mg Epi in 500ml NS and run as an infusion on an infusion pump at a rate of 2-10 mcg/min
titrate to patient response
increases HR and B/P h
drugs for supraventricular tachycardia nad stable wide complex VT
adenosine: 6mg rapid IV push followed by an immediate 2ml flush
Repeat with a 12 mg dose (if unsuccessful contact expert consultation)
a fast push with fast acting drug can cause..
short period of asystole
this allows heart to return to normal rhythm
Meds for ACS
MONA Morphine Oxygen Nitroglycerin Aspirin
Morphine dose
initial: 2-4 mg IV over 1-5 min administer slow, titrate to effect
Must have SBP over 90 before administering
And cannot be hypovolemic pts
Repeat vitals between doses
Nitroglycerine doses
1 spray SL q3-5 min up to total of 3 sprays
Ask about PDE I in past 72 hours
SBP over 90 and cannot by brady or tachy
