Calcium Chloride Flashcards
0
Q
CaCl2 mechanism
A
Replacement of elemental calcium -> dissociates rapidly to Ca2+ and Cl- ions -> positive inotropy and chronotropy
1
Q
CaCl2 classification
A
Mineral/electrolyte
2
Q
CaCl2 pharmacokinetics
A
Onset: immediate
Peak effects: unknown
Duration: varies
Half life: n/a
3
Q
CaCl2 indications
A
- acute hyperkalemia
- Ca2+ channel blocker toxicity
- crush syndrome
- cardiac arrest secondary to known hyperkalemia or known dialysis pt
- Abd spasm from brown recluse spider or man of war jelly fish
4
Q
CaCl2 contraindications
A
Hypercalcemia
5
Q
CaCl2 side effect/adverse reactions
A
Bradycardia, n/v, syncope, dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest
6
Q
CaCl2 dose
A
Adult: 1gm slow IV io over 1min
Pedi: 20mg/kg slow IV io
7
Q
CaCl2 precautions
A
Can cause tissue necrosis at injection site; ensure patent IV line
8
Q
CaCl2 drug interactions
A
Forms ppt w/ NaHCO3, flush IV tubing between administration.
Digitalis toxicity when administered to pt currently taking digitalis.
