Calcium Chloride Flashcards
1
Q
Calcium chloride Indication
A
Release syndromes following crush injury
2
Q
Calcium chloride Mechanism
A
Calcium raises the cardiac action potential threshold and protects cardiac cell membrane from the effects of hyperkalaemia, resulting in a reduction in dysrhythmias with hyperK
3
Q
Calcium chloride Dosage
A
6.1mmol (1G or calcium) over 1 minute