AMIODARONE- CARDIAC Flashcards by Ben Whitehouse | Brainscape

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ACTION OF AMIODARONE?

A

REDUCES ELECTRICAL IRRITABILITY OF CARDIAC MUSCLE
BLOCKS SODIUM AND POTASIUM CHANNELS
LENGTHENS CARDIAC ACTION POTENTIAL

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AMIODARONE ROUTE AND DOSE?

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300MG IV OR IO AFTER 3RD SHOCK/ 150MG AFTER 5TH SHOCK

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AMIODARONE INDICATIONS?

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CARDIAC ARREST IF UNRESPONSIVE TO DEFIBRILLATION AFTER 3RD AND 5TH SHOCK

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