Calcium Flashcards
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Calcium - Indications (7)
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HyperKalemia, HypoCalcemia, Calcium channel blocker toxicity, HypoMAGnesaemia, PEA or Asystole rhythms in known renal failure patients, and to prevent calcium channel blocker-induced hypotension.
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Calcium - MoA
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Promotes functional integrity of nervous and muscular systems such as cardiac contractility and coagulation of blood. contains 27.2 elemental calcium.
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Calcium - Dosage
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Adult: 8-16 mg/kg of 10% solution slow IVP
Peds: 20-25 mg/kg of 10% solution slow IVP
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Calcium - Contraindications (3)
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VF cardaic resusitation, Dig Toxicity, Hypercalcemia.
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Calcium - Classification
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Hypertonic electrolyte