Arrest Meds Flashcards
0
Q
Vasopressin/Pitressin
P-Dyn
A
Increased tubular reabsorption of H2O
Non-adrenergic vasoconstriction
1
Q
Vasopressin/Pitressin
Class
A
Antidiuretic hormone
Vasopressor
2
Q
Vasopressin/Pitressin
Indications
A
Cardiac arrest VT/VF/PEA/Asystole Septic shock (hospital)
3
Q
Vasopressin/Pitressin
Contraindications
A
Allergy
Responsive pt
None in CA
4
Q
Vasopressin/Pitressin
Dose
A
40 units
Replaces 1st or second dose of epi
No peds
5
Q
Torsades de Pointes
or
Polymorphic VT
A
1-2 g magnesium sulfate diluted in 10 mL NS