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Calcium Chloride
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Electrolyte
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Calcium Chloride
Route |
CPR: IV Push
Live Pts: Slow IV push - 1mL/minute |
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Calcium Chloride
Dose |
10 - 15 mg/kg of a 10 percent solution
Pediatric: Same as adult |
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Calcium Chloride
Drug Action: |
Increases myocardial contractile force and ventricular automaticity
Aids in the re-entry of calcium into muscle when given for calcium channel blocker or magnesium sulfate toxicity. Balances hyperkalemia |
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Calcium Chloride
Indications: |
Calcium channel blocker toxicity
Beta blocker toxicity Magnesium sulfate toxicity Hyperkalemic cardiac arrest associated with renal failure, methanol ingestion, aspirin, or cyclic anti-depresant overdose. DKA. |
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Calcium Chloride
Precautions: |
Incompatible with all medications, especially sodium bicarbonate. Flush tubing well between drugs.
Assure IV patency; refer to drug administration principles Notify BioTel prior to administration if patient is on Digitalis preparation. |
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Calcium Chloride
Side Effects |
Tissue necrosis with infiltration
Forms precipitate when given with sodium bicarbonate. Causes Digitalis toxicity if administered to pts on Digitalis. With rapid infusion or overdose; Bradycardia, hypotension, and asystole. |
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Calcium Chloride
Contraindications |
none
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