Week 4 Flashcards
What is another name for amiodarone?
Cordarone
What is amiodarone?
Antidysrhythmic/potassium channel blocker
What is amiodarone for?
Optional 2nd line for v-fib
Optional 2nd line for v-tach
Optional 2nd line for SVT
What is the dosage for amiodarone?
300 mg IV for v-fib max 450 mg.
150 mg IV over 10 minutes for v-tach, 450 mg max
What are contraindications for amiodarone?
Cardiogenic shock
Bradycardia
Heart blocks
What are the side effects of amiodarone?
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Heart blocks
What is another name for labetalol?
Normodyne
What is labetalol?
Alpha and beta adrenergic blocker
What does Labetalol do?
Reduces bp without reflex tachycardia
What is the indication for Labetalol?
Drug of choice for hypertensive crisis. BP>220/110
What is the dosage of labetalol?
20 mg slow IV over 2 minutes
What are the contraindications of labetalol?
Cardiogenic shock CHF Bradycardia Heart blocks Asthma
What are the side effects of labetalol?
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Dizziness
Headache
What is sodium bicarbonate?
Buffer
What is sodium bicarbonate for?
Preexisting acidosis
Hyperkalemic
TCA overdose
ASA overdose
What is the dose of sodium bicarbonate?
1 mEq/kg repeat at .5 mEq/kg (IV/IO)
What are the contraindications of sodium bicarbonate?
Metabolic or respiratory alkalosis
What are the side effects of sodium bicarbonate?
Metabolic alkalosis
Seizures
Special notes for sodium bicarbonate?
Tissue necrosis occurs with infiltration
What is another name for diazepam?
Valium
What is diazepam?
Benzodiazepine
What is diazepam for?
Sedation
Premedication for cardioversion and intubation
Seizures
What is the dosage for diazepam?
5 mg. IV push
Repeat at 5 mg. IV push
Max is 30
What are the contraindications for diazepam?
Comatose state Head injury (unless actively seizing)
What are the side effects of diazepam?
Respiratory depression
Hypotension
What are the special notes for diazepam?
Effects can be reversed by romazicon
