Critical Care IV Infusions Indications Flashcards
What is the indication for Amiodarone?
Atrial and ventricular tachyarrhymthmias
What is the indication for Diltiazem (cardizem)?
Supraventricular tachycardia and a-fib with rapid ventricular response
What is the indication for Esmolol?
SVT or hypertension
What is the indication for Cleviprex?
Hypertension
What is the indication for Nicardipine (cardene)?
Hypertension
What is the indication for Labetolol?
Hypertension
What is the indication for Nitroglycerin?
Hypertension
What is the indication for Dobutamine?
CHF
What is the indication for Dopamine?
CHF, hypotension, bradycardia
What is the indication for Milrinone?
CHF
What is the indication for Norepinepherine (Levophed)?
Shock, hypotension
Usually first line agent in septic shock
What is the indication for Phenylephrine (Neosynephrine)?
Shock, hypotension
What is the indication for Vasopressin?
Shock who remain hypotensive despite fluid resuscitation and other agents
What is the indication for Epinephrine?
Shock, hypotension
Usually last line agent in shock
What is the indication for Midazolam (versed)?
Sedation