Amiodirone

Question 1

Indications
• Cardiac arrest in patients with shock refractory VF/VT • Stable wide complex tachycardia
• Following successful cardioversion of VF/VT

Dosage and Administration Adult:
Pulseless Arrest (Refractory VT/VF)
300 mg IV bolus.
Repeat once 150 mg IV bolus in 3-5 minutes.
Post arrest following successful conversion of VT/VF
150 mg IV infused over 10 minutes
Wide Complex tachycardia with poor perfusion (CONTACT BASE) 150 mg IV infused over 10 minutes.
Pediatric:
Pulseless Arrest (Refractory VT/VF)
5mg/kg IV over 3-5 minutes. (CONTACT BASE for additional doses

Answer 1

AMIODARONE