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8 Cards in this Set
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Action
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-slows cardiac conduction via multiple mechanisms
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Indications
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-in VF/Pulseless VT cardiac arrest to avoid "re-fib"
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Contraindications
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-none in cardiac arrest
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Dose
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-Adults: 300mg IVP w/one repeat dose at 150mg; when ROSC is attained, start infusion of 1mg/min
-Mix options: **150mg in 100cc at 40gtts/min w/microdrip set **150mg in 250cc at 100gtts/min w/microdrip set **Remove 25cc from 100cc bag of NS then add 150mg; infuse at 30gtts/min w/microdrip set |
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Side Effect
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-none pertinent in cardiac arrest
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Delivery
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-rapid IV push (IV or IO)
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How supplied typically
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-vial of 150mg in 3cc
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Other uses
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-dysrhythmia control (studied separately)
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