Amiodarone Flashcards
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Amiodarone: Introduction
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Amiodarone is a class III antidysrhythmic agent that prolongs the action potential and hence refractory period of atrial, nodal and ventricular tissues, thereby giving a very broad spectrum of activity.
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Amiodarone: Indications
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Cardiac arrest with persistent/shock resistant VF/pulseless VT post the third shock
3
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Amiodarone: Contraindications
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No contraindications in Cardiac Arrest
Not compatible with saline
4
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Amiodarone: Considerations
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BHPPHPNTD
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Polymorphic tachycardias
Paraesthesia
Headaches
Phlebitis
Nausea
Tremor
Dizziness
