Amiodarone Hydrochloride Flashcards
1
Q
What is Amiodarone Hydrochloride?
A
An Antiarrhyhmic that lengthens cardiac potential and effective refractory period
2
Q
Indications
A
Cardiac Arrest Shockable Rhythm admin after 3rd shock with additional bolus
3
Q
Contra indications
A
None
4
Q
Dosage and admin?
A
IV
Initial dose after 3rd shock - 300 milligrams
Rpt dose after 5th shock - 150 milligrams