IV Bolus: 20 mg over at least 2 minutes. Max concentration: 5 mg/mL. Bolus Amiodarone IVP, Drip. Lidocaine Drip. Diltiazem (Cardizem) IVP, Drip. Lovenox
0.25mg/kg (Max dose: 25mg) IV bolus x1. Start drip at 5mg/hr. Consider addition 30mg PO IR Diltiazem q6 hours or home dose to reduce need for drip. Drip can be titrated to 15mg/hr, with re-bolus of 0.25mg/kg with each increase. IV to PO diltiazem: Oral dose = (IV drip rate [in mg/hr] x 3 3) x10 Steps to covert from diltiazem IV to PO 1.
0.25mg/kg (Max dose: 25mg) IV bolus x1. Start drip at 5mg/hr. Consider addition 30mg PO IR Diltiazem q6 hours or home dose to reduce need for drip. Drip can be
0.25mg/kg (Max dose: 25mg) IV bolus x1. Start drip at 5mg/hr. Consider addition 30mg PO IR Diltiazem q6 hours or home dose to reduce need for drip. Drip can be titrated to 15mg/hr, with re-bolus of 0.25mg/kg with each increase. IV to PO diltiazem: Oral dose = (IV drip rate [in mg/hr] x 3 3) x10 Steps to covert from diltiazem IV to PO 1.
Rate of Infusion: Not faster than 10 mEq / hr. Serum Potassium Level Amiodarone IVP, Drip. Lidocaine Drip. Diltiazem (Cardizem) IVP, Drip. Lovenox
Second question is what would be contraindications to using a diltiazem drip for treatment of the initial afib rvr? amiodarone drip the first
Start drip at 5mg/hr. Consider addition 30mg PO IR Diltiazem q6 hours or home dose to reduce need for drip. Drip can be titrated to 15mg/hr, with re
This protocol provides for the use of a Nitroglycerin Drip in the pre-hospital setting for systems that can justify the use based on long transport times. Implementation of the protocol requires
protocol. If pt in DKA, please titrate. IVF's, not insulin drip Amiodarone IVP, Drip. Lidocaine Drip. Diltiazem (Cardizem) IVP, Drip. Lovenox
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