Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
14 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What is the basic function of lidocaine and what is it used for?
|
To reduce myocardial irritability. Used for ventricular arrhythmias.
|
|
|
If lidocaine is effective, what must you then do?
|
Hang a drip. Bolus lasts 20 min.1-4mg/min drip rate
|
|
|
When would you NOT use lidocaine?
|
Slow V-tach, refractory asystole.
|
|
|
What is the basic function of epinephrine and what is it used for?
|
"jump start" the heart, increase vital capacity, decrease airway resistance,
|
|
|
How often and how is epinephrine givenm?
|
0.5mg-1mg a 5min via IVP or ET
|
|
|
What is atropine and what is it used for?
|
Powerful anticholinergic used as a firstline drug against bradycardia.
|
|
|
What are some implications for atropine?
|
Down syndrome::::sensitive
Tachy can lead to VF Glaucoma = inc. IOP |
|
|
What are dosage impications for dopamine?
|
2.5-10 mcg = small
10-20 mcg = moderate 20-50 mcg = high dose |
|
|
What is dopamine used for?
|
Bradycardia, second choice after atropine; CARDIOGENIC SHOCK
Vesicant medication |
|
|
What does dobutamine do?
|
Increases strength of heart contraction without increasing rate.
|
|
|
What is the dosage range for dobutamine?
|
2.5-40mcg/kg.min used on VOLUME INFUSER.
|
|
|
What is cordarone and what does it do?
|
K+ channel blocker, anti arrhymic, HIGH POTENTIAL FOR DANGEROUS SIDE EFFECTS; ARDS, Neuro, and adverse rx can take 4 mths
|
|
|
What is cardizem and what does it do?
|
Ca+ channel blocker, antiarrhymicslow supraventricular tachycardia, control rate is afib and aflutter
|
|
|
What's the dosage for cardizem?
|
30-120 PO, IV 15-20, 5-15 maintenace dose
|
