VERAPAMILIsoptin, Calan Classification:Antidysrhythmic (calcium channel antagonist) Indications:• Supraventricular tachydysrhythmias (Especially Afib and Aflutter) Actions:• Calcium channel antagonist• Slows conduction• Smooth muscle dilation Dosage:• 2.5 – 5mg IVP over 1- 2…
Diltiazem HClAntidysrhythmic (Calcium channel antagonists)Indications:• Supraventricular tachydysrhythmias (Especially A-fib and A-flutter)Actions:• Calcium channel antagonist• Slows conduction• Smooth muscle dilationDosage:• 15 – 20mg (0.25 mg/kg) over 2 minutes, may repeat with…
ADENOCARDAdenosine Classification:AntidysrhythmicIndications:• Supraventricular Tachycardia (specifically Atrial Tachycardia)• may try in regular wide tach (aberrant SVT)Actions:•Abolishes reentry, slows AV conductionDosage:•6mg IV/IO rapidly, followed by saline flush. May be repeated at 12mg…
PROCAINAMIDEPronestyl Classification:AntidysrhythmicIndications:• Stable monomorphic VT with normal QT interval• Supraventricular arrhythmias especially A-fib and A-flutter• Control of rapid ventricular rate due to accessory pathway in pre-excited atrial rhythms• PSVT not…
Xylocaine Classification:Antidysrhythmic Indications:• VF, VT, PVC’sActions:• Sodium channel blocker • Depresses ventricular irritability and automaticity• Increases fibrillation thresholdDosage:• VF & Pulseless VT = 1.0 – 1.5mg/kg. Repeat at half dose…
CordaroneClassification:Antidysrhythmic Indications:• VT or VF• Rapid atrial arrhythmias (Usually not as an initial agent) Actions:• Prolongs the recovery period of cardiac cells after they have carried an impulse• Effects sodium,…
Classification:Parasympatholytic (blocks acetylcholine from the parasympathetic nervous system)Indications:• Symptomatic bradycardiaActions:• Increases heart rate and conduction through the AV node.Dosage:• Bolus 1.0 mg IV. Repeat at 3 – 5 minute intervals,…
Classification:Adrenergic (sympathetic) stimulatorIndications:• Cardiac arrest *Give early in non-shockable rhythms. (Q4 min fits into CPR sequence)• Symptomatic bradycardia refractory to Atropine & transcutaneous pacing (drip only)• Severe hypotension where fluids…
A (1) – Advanced airway procedures: Reserved for those skilled at these procedures: Tracheal(intubation), or Perilaryngeal tube (LMA, King, I-gel, etc)B (2) – Breathing: assessed, assured, and secured. Be sure…
BLS ASSESSMENT (C.A.B.(D)) Determine unresponsiveness and briefly check for effective breathing. If unresponsive, call a “code” or 911. C(1) = Circulation: evaluate for signs of a pulse (10 seconds max).…
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