Calcium Chloride (Jan 2010)

Question 1

TYPE:

Answer 1

Electrolyte – utilised in both electrical & mechanical actions of the myocardium. [No schedule]

Question 2

PRESENTATION:

Answer 2

1g in 10mls (10% solution) – IMS Mini-jet

Question 3

ACTION:

Answer 3

Opposes action of high serum Potassium on the myocardium.
Onset: IV: Several minutes
Duration: 30 - 90 minutes

Question 4

USES:

Answer 4

1. Emergency treatment of Hyperkalaemia
2. Prolonged hypotension, post Magnesium
   administration, unresponsive to fluid

Question 5

ADVERSE EFFECTS:

Answer 5

Rare with nominated use

1. Tissue necrosis if extravasates from vein
2. Precipitates out in contact with Bicarbonate

Question 6

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

Answer 6

Known hypersensitivity

Question 7

DOSE:

Answer 7

Adult/Paediatric:
10 mg/kg IV, over 2 minutes
Repeat x 1 as required