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Norepinephrine
Class |
Sympathomimedic
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Norepinephrine
Route |
IV piggyback
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Norepinephrine
Dose |
Adult: 8 to 12 mcg/minute
Dilution ratio: Add 4mg/250 NS (16mcg/mL) or Add 8 mg/500 mL NS (16mcg/mL) Once BioTel determines Mcg/minute, refer to Drug Drip Chart for Drop/minute. Pediatric: Not used in prehospital setting |
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Norepinephrine
Drug Action |
Potent peripheral vasoconstrictor (primarily alpha; minimally beta)
Increases myocardial contractility (minimally). |
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Norepinephrine
Indications |
Cardiogenic shock when systolic BP is less than 70 mmHg.
Post resuscitation hypotension after medical CPR's when systolic BP is less than 90mmHg. |
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Norepinephrine
Precautions |
Assure IV patency; refer to Drug Administration Principles.
Continually monitor BP. Do not mix with Sodium Bicarbonate; flush tubing well between drugs. |
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Norepinephrine
Side Effects |
Tissue necrosis with inflatration
Hypertension |
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Norepinephrine
Contraindications |
Hypovolemia
Allergy to sulfides Pregnancy |
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Norepinephrine
Formula for dosage |
Volume on hand X desired dose divided by Drug on hand (may not be correct and/or complete) ????
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