Dopamine Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Sympathomimetic
Inotropic Agent
2
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Increases systemic vascular resistance
Dilate renal and splanchnic vasculature
Increases myocardial contractility and stroke volume
3
Q
Indications
A
Cardiogenic/Septic/Spinal Shock
Hypotension with low cardiac output
Distributive Shock
4
Q
Contraindications
A
Hypovolemic Shock
Pheochromocytoma
Tachydysrhytmias
VF
5
Q
Adult Dose
A
5 - 20 mcg/kg/ming
6
Q
Pediatric Dose
A
2 - 20 mcg/kg/min