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Action
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-slows cardiac conduction
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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: 1-1.5mg/kg IVP repeated at half the inital dose every 5-10 minutes; max 3mg/kg; followed by drip after ROSC at 1-4 mg/min (pre-mixed drips at concentrations of 1g in 250cc or 2g in 250cc or equivalent).
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Side Effects
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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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-Preloaded syringes of 100mg in 10cc
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Other uses
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-dysrhythmia control (studied separately)
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