Calcium Chloride

Question 1

Calcium chloride classification

Answer 1

Electrolyte

Question 2

Calcium chloride action

Answer 2

1. Regulate cell membrane permeability to sodium and potassium
2. positive inotropic effect on myocardium and skeletal muscles

Question 3

Calcium chloride onset and duration

Answer 3

1. Immediate

2. 30 min - 2hrs

Question 4

Calcium chloride indications

Answer 4

1. BRADYCARDIA RENAL DIALYSIS PATIENTS SECONDARY TO HYPERKALEMIA WITH TALL PEAKED T WAVES, PROLONGED QRS, AND LOW P WAVES
2. CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER BETA BLOCKER OVERDOSE
3. Antidote for mag sulfate
4. Crush injury syndrome

Question 5

Calcium chloride contraindications

Answer 5

1. V-fib
2. DIGITALIS INTOXICATION
3. HYPERCALCEMIA

Question 6

Calcium chloride cautions

Answer 6

1. Extravasation

2. Flush line prior to sodium HCO3 administration

Question 7

Calcium chloride dosage and administration

Answer 7

ADULT: 500-1000MG (5-10ML) IV/IO
Pediatric: 20mg/kg IV/IO Slowly

Question 8

Calcium chloride adverse reaction

Answer 8

Bradycardia, asystole, ventricular fibrillation

Question 9

Calcium chloride referencing protocol

Answer 9

Cardiac
Medical
Traumatic