Amiodarone-ICP Flashcards
1
Q
Amiodarone- Indications
A
Cardiac Arrest
Dysrhythmias- Tachycardia
2
Q
Amiodarone- Adverse Effects
A
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Dysrhythmias
3
Q
Amiodarone- Contraindications
A
Tores De Pointes
4
Q
Cardiac Arrest Dosage- Adult
A
IV- 300mg bolus. repeat once 150mg. MAX TOTAL DOSE 450mg.
5
Q
Cardiac Arrest Dosage- Paed
A
IV/IO- 5mg/kg Max bolus 300mg. repeat 5mg/kg. MAX TOTAL DOSE 450mg.
6
Q
Dysrthmias- Tachycardia
A
IV- 50mg bolus. every 3mins. MAX TOTAL DOSE 300MG.