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Calcium chloride Flashcards

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Calcium chloride - Type

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Electrolyte - utilised in both electrical and mechanical actions of the myocardium

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Calcium chloride - Presentation

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1g in 10ml (100mg in 1ml)

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Calcium chloride - Action

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Opposes the action of high serum potassium on the myocardium

Onset several minutes, duration 30-90 minutes

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Calcium chloride - Uses (2)

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  1. Emergency treatment of hyperkalaemia

2. Prolonged hypotension post magnesium administration, if unresponsive to fluid

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Calcium chloride - Adverse effects (2)

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Rare with nominated use

  1. Tissue necrosis if extravasates from vein
  2. Precipitates out in contact with bicarbonate
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Calcium chloride - Contraindication

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Known hypersensitivity

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Calcium chloride - Dose

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Adult & Paediatric - 10mg/kg IV over 2 minutes (0.1ml/kg)
Repeat once, if required

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