ALS drugs Doses

Question 1

Glucose

Answer 1

25ml of 50% glucose

Question 2

Atropine

Answer 2

600mcg every 3-5mins
Max of 3mg

Question 3

Isoprenaline

Answer 3

20mcg followed by a further 20mcg
Infusion- 2mg in 100mls 5% dextrose

Question 4

Adenosine

Answer 4

6mg, repeat after 1-2mins with further 6mg
Repeat again in 1-2 mins with 12 mg

Question 5

Calcium

Answer 5

6.8 mmol
Neat IV rapid injection
Repeat if necessary

Question 6

Magnesium

Answer 6

5mmol slow IV push

Question 7

Potassium

Answer 7

5mmol IV push

Question 8

Sodium bicarbonate

Answer 8

1mmol/kg over 2-3mins

Question 9

Adrenaline

Answer 9

1mg (10mk of 1:10000) IV push

Question 10

Amiodarone

Answer 10

300mg initial dose
150mg after 5th cycle
Preparation- dilute drug with 20mls 5% dextrose
Also flush with 20mls 5% dextrose
not n/saline compatible