Just-Doses-Cross-Referenced Flashcards
Heparin:
Infusion Rate:
Cath Lab:
ACT for PCI w/ and w/o IIb/IIa glycoprotein drugs:
Pre-Bypass ACT:
bolus & infusion: 5,000-10,000 units then 15-18 units/kg/hr
target aPTT of 50-80secs. Adjust by about 2 units every 6 hours.
Cath Lab: 70-100 units/kg IV
ACT Cath Lab: 250-300 secs w/ IIb/lla drugs 200-250secs.
Measure ACT 3-5 minutes after the initial bolus, then periodically (every 30 minutes) during the procedure.
If ACT is below target, administer additional 2,000-5,000 units of heparin IV as needed.
If ACT is above target, hold further doses.
Pre-Bypass: >450 secs
Routine Diagnostic Angiography: Lower doses of heparin (50-70 units/kg IV bolus) are sufficient to prevent clot formation on catheters and guidewires
Protamine Sulfate:
normal dose:
for Hearts:
Normal: 1-1.5 mg per 100 USP units of heparin; not to exceed 50 mg
Hearts: 300- 400mg - give over 10-15 minutes.
Insulin drip (Hearts):
DKA:
Hearts drip: 140–180 mg/dL is the most commonly accepted target to minimize risks of hypoglycemia while maintaining glycemic control.
Starting the Insulin Infusion:
Initial Bolus: If blood glucose >200 mg/dL, administer 4-6 units IV as a bolus before starting the drip.
Initial Drip Rate: Start at 1-2 units/hour and titrate based on glucose measurements.
Titration Based on Blood Glucose:
Measure blood glucose every 30 minutes to 1 hour until stable, then every 1-2 hours.
Blood Glucose (mg/dL) Action
< 70 Stop infusion. Administer 25–50 mL D50 IV and recheck in 15 minutes.
70–140 Decrease rate by 0.5–1 unit/hour.
140–180 Maintain current rate.
180–250 Increase rate by 1–2 units/hour.
> 250 Increase rate by 2–4 units/hour and consider an additional bolus of 4–6 units.
DKA: Initial Rate: 0.1 units/kg/hr (6.8 units/hr for 68 kg). Bolus 10 units Regular insulin
Adjust rate based on hourly blood sugar checks, targeting 140-180 mg/dL to avoid exacerbating ICP with hypoglycemia. Make sure patient is not hypokalemic prior to drip.. normally hyper bc of acid.
Phenylephrine
Bolus:
Drip:
Bolus: 50-150mcg
drip: 10-200mcg/min most common is 40-80mcg/min or 0.05-1mcg/kg/min
Vasopressin
Drip:
Bolus:
onset:
Drip: 0.03 units/min
Bolus: 1-2 units - Dilute in 10 mL syringe. If patient is hypocalcemic then other vasoactive drugs will not work as well and this is a good option.
onset: 10-15 min
Calcium Chloride:
Cardiac Arrest:
Hyperkalemia:
Hypermagnesemia (Might see in Preeclampsia):
Arrest: 1-2 gm.. for peds 20mg/kg (max 2gm)
Hyperkalemia: 1gm can also use calcium Gluconate if don’t have central line.
Hypermagnesemia: 1 gm
Increases BP and Cardiac Contractility
Adenosine (SVT):
Adult:
Peds:
Adult: 6mg then 12mg (everyone just gives 12mg)
Peds: 0.1mg/kg then 0.2mg/kg
Epinephrine:
Drip:
Bolus:
Dirty Epi (post code)
Peds Anaphylaxis:
Peds Arrest:
Drip: 0.02- 0.3mcg/kg/min (same as norepi)
Bolus: 5-10 mcg (same as norepi) - anaphylaxis
Dirty: put 1 mg in 250cc bag.. roll open and titrate to effect. typically around 16mcg/min
Peds Anaphylaxis: 10mcg/kg IM
Peds Arrest: 10mcg/kg IV or 100mcg/kg ETT
Albuterol
Optimize- pre-op:
Intra-op (bronchospasm)
pre-op: 2-4 puffs
intra-op: 10 puffs reassess and re-dose if need q3 min
Amiodarone (arrest) - VF and pulselessVT
1st:
2nd:
1st: 300mg
2nd: 150mg
Atropine:
Arrest:
Brady:
Peds:
Arrest: 1mg q 3-5 min (max 3mg)
Brady: 0.5mg
Peds: 0.02mg/kg ETT 0.04-0.06mg/kg
Carboprost (hemabate)
Pregnant Hemmorage dose:
Caution w/
250 mcg IM not IV !!!!!!!!!!!!
just give whole vial
caution w/ asthmatics -> may cause severe bronchospasm.. try Methylergonovine (Methergine) first
Codeine
Dose:
Age appropriateness:
15-60mg PO/IM/SQ
don’t give to peds < 12 years old
Dantrolene MH
dose:
2.5mg/kg adults and peds
use 60mL syringes..
For a 78kg patient this would be about 10 syringes (200mg) of 60mL syringes containing 20mg of Dantrolene with a total volume of 600mL
Dexmedotomidine
Loading Dose:
Infusion:
receptor:
How produce analgesia:
Loading (adults & peds): 0.5-1 mcg/kg/min over 10 min.
infusion: 0.2-1.5 mcg/kg/HR
receptor: a2 agonist
analgesia: block substance P in dorsal horn
reconstitute to get a concentration of 4mcg/mL mix in 48mL bag 200mcg/2 mL vial
Use some push doses 4mcg or about 0.5mcg/kg for emergence with PEDs and adults for smoother awake extubations.
The sedative effects may peak within 10-15 minutes and gradually taper off over 30-60 minutes.
Diazepam
Adults:
Peds:
Adults: 5-10mg IV
Peds: 0.2- 0.3 mg/kg IV
How to treat Bronchospasm?
How to recognize:
Check the Circuit for Disconnection:**
- Inspect all components of the breathing circuit for loose connections, kinks, or dislodged tubing. Start at the patient’s airway (ETT placement and cuff) and systematically follow the circuit back to the ventilator.
- Characteristic shark-fin waveform on the capnography monitor may indicate airway obstruction or bronchospasm. Auscultate wheezing
- ** 100% fiO@ and increase the flows to 10-15L.. ( 1L of 100% fiO2 is not = to 100% O2)
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Administer Bronchodilators:
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Albuterol (Beta-2 Agonist):
- Administer 8-10 puffs via a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) through the ETT. Connect the MDI to the circuit and deliver the puffs while ventilating.
**REASSESS AND RE-ADMINISTER IF NEEDED Q3 MIN - Beta-2 agonists act by relaxing bronchial smooth muscle, relieving bronchospasm.
- Epinephrine 10-50 mcg IV or 10mcg/kg subcutaneously
- Administer 8-10 puffs via a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) through the ETT. Connect the MDI to the circuit and deliver the puffs while ventilating.
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Albuterol (Beta-2 Agonist):
-also Terbutaline if severe (adult): 5-10mcg/kg IV q15 (max 250mcg).
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Adjust Ventilation Settings: OR MANUALLY VENT IS BETTER- prevent air trapping
- Decrease Respiratory Rate (RR): To prevent air trapping and allow for adequate expiration.
- Increase the Expiratory Time (I:E Ratio): Ensure a longer expiratory phase to minimize dynamic hyperinflation.
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Deepen Anesthesia:
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Volatile Agents:
- Sevoflurane is the preferred volatile anesthetic for asthma patients due to its bronchodilatory properties and minimal airway irritation.
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Additional Medications:
- Administer Propofol or Ketamine:
- Propofol: Sedative-hypnotic that can reduce bronchial tone indirectly. 0.5–1 mg/kg IV.
- Ketamine: 0.5-1 mg/kg IV for bronchodilation via NMDA receptor antagonism.
- Administer Propofol or Ketamine:
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Volatile Agents:
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Anti-inflammatory Agents:
- Dexamethasone (4-8 mg IV): Reduces inflammation and stabilizes the airway, although effects may take several hours.- give pre-op to asthma patients
- Hydrocortisone (100 mg IV): Another option for reducing airway inflammation. – same give pre-op to asthma patents.
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Other Supportive Measures:
- Manual ventilation if auto-PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) is suspected to avoid barotrauma.
Magnesium @ 2gm IV over 20 min (works w/ asthma as well -prob just add it if patient has asthma).
HyperKalemia Tx:
how to recognize:
Calcium: 0.5-1g CaCl (give first)
Bicarbonate: 25-50mEq
Insulin Regular: 5- 10 units
Glucose (D50): 25- 50gm
Kayexalate: 15-50g PO (probably won’t be able)
Albuterol: 10 puff or neb
Furosemide: 40-80mg IV
Tall peaked T- waves, hypotension
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
Adult:
Peds:
Adult: 25-50mg IV (for anaphylaxis do 50)
Peds: 0.5-1mg/kg
Dopamine:
Renal dose (fuck the rest):
1-4mcg/kg/min
ERGOMETRINE (Methergine)- for refractory post-partum hemorrhage.
dose:
Considerations:
dose: 0.2mg IV/IM slow (whole vial)
considerations: HTN, PVD
if history of hypertension consider Hemabate first
Dobutamine:
infusion:
0.5-20 mcg/kg/min
Ephedrine
Adults:
Peds:
Adults: 5-10mg (max 50mg) q 3-5 min
Peds: 0.1-0.2mg/kg (max 25mg)
Esmolol (brevibloc):
Bolus:
Drip:
Induction:
Bolus (adults & peds): 0.5mg/kg but most do 10-20mg up to 80mg.
Drip: 50-300mcg/kg/min
Induction: 100-150mg, 2 min before laryngoscopy