Calcium Chloride Flashcards
Calcium Class
Electrolyte
Calcium MOA
Influx of calcium restores the normal gradient between threshold potential and resting membrane potential.
Calcium Indications (4)
Cardiac arrest with suspected hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, hypermagnesmia, or calcium-channel blocker overdose
Suspected hyperkalemia due to crush injuries
Suspected hyperkalemia due to heat illness/hyperthermia
Suspected calcium-channel blocker overdose
Calcium Contraindications (3)
Digitalis toxicity
Hypercalcemia
Vfib
Calcium Adult Cardiac Arrest, Crush Injury, and Heat Exposure Dose
BHO 1g IVP
Calcium Pregnancy Classification
C (harmful to animals, untested in humans)
Calcium Adult Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose Dose
BHO 1g in 50-100mL IVPB
Calcium Peds Cardiac Arrest, Crush Injury, and Heat Exposure Dose
BHO 20mg/kg max 1g IVP
Calcium Peds Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose Dose
BHO 20mg/kg max 1g in 50-100mL IVPB