Contraindications Flashcards
Adenosine
Irregular tachycardias, heart transplants, sick sinus syndrome, poison/drug induced tachycarida
Amiodarone
2nd or 3rd degree blocks and cardiogenic shock, bradycardia, sinus node dysfunction
Aspirin
Active GI bleeds, allergy
Atropine Sulfate
Closed angle glaucoma, hypothermic bradycardia
Calcium
Known Hypercalcemia, V-Fib suspected digoxin toxicity
Epinephrine
Hypertension, hypothermia, Pulmonary edema, MI, hypovolemic shock.
Magnesium Sulfate
Heart block, myocardial damage
Nitroglycerine
Hypotension, hypovolemia, intracranial bleeding/injury, pericardial tamponade, severe bradycardia/tachycardia, ED drugs last 24hrs.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis, hypokalemia, electrolyte imbalances.