Calcium chloride Flashcards

1
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Calcium chloride class

A

Electrolyte

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2
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Calcium chloride side effect

A

Hypotension
Bradycardia
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Cardiac arrest

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3
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Calcium chloride dose

A

Adult
2 – 4mg/kg IV/IO every 10 minutes as needed

Pediatrics
20mg/kg IV/IO every 10 minutes as needed

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4
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Calcium chloride action

A

Increases myocardial contractility and increases ventricular automaticity

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5
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Calcium chloride contraindication

A

Ventricular fibrillation
Hypercalcemia
Digitalis toxicity

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6
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Calcium chloride indication

A

Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypermagnesemia
Calcium channel blocker OD

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