Speeds Up Heart

Question 0

Atropine

Answer 0

0.5mg q 5min, max 0.04mg/kg up to 3mg total
PEDS: 0.1-0.5 mg (0.02 mg/kg) q 1x

Sympt Sinus Brady w/ Pulse, Asystole,
AV Block 1* & 2* type I (wenchebach)

Anticholinergic (takes the break off Vagus Nerve)

Question 1

Epi 1:10,000

Answer 1

1mg q3-5min during arrest, no max

PEA, Asystole, P.V-Tach, P.V-Fib

Vasopressor

Question 2

Dopamine

Answer 2

400mg w/ 250mL NS @5-20mcg/kg/min

CHF, Cardiogenic Shock

Vasopressor

Question 3

Vasopressin

Answer 3

40 units 1x (may replace 1st or 2nd Epi dose)

PEA, Asystole, Ref V-Fib, Shock

Vasopressor

Question 5

Calcium Gluconate

Answer 5

10mL sIVP (=s

Electrolyte

Question 6

Calcium Chloride

Answer 6

HyperKalemia: 250-500mg (2.5-5mL) sIVP
Before Verapamil: 500-1,000mg (5mL-10mL) sIVP

HyperKalemia dialys pt; Before Verapamil for SVT, A-Fib, A-Flut

Electrolyte