When using amiodarone to treat VFib first dose will be 5mg/kg via IV or IO push. This dose may be repeated 1-2 times for refractory VFib or pulseless V-tach.
Code Blue: Pulseless VT/VF/PEA/Asystole. Causes: 6H's (hypovolemia Pulseless VT or Vfib can get amiodarone 300mg bolus, second dose can be 150mg.
Pediatric Dosage of Amiodarone. When using amiodarone to treat VFib or pulseless V-tach, a first dose will be 5mg/kg via IV or IO push. This dose
Pediatric Dosage of Amiodarone. When using amiodarone to treat VFib or pulseless V-tach, a first dose will be 5mg/kg via IV or IO push. This dose
Class III: AMIODARONE, dronedarone, sotalol, ibutilide, dofetilide Drug of 2nd choice (vs amiodarone) to terminate VTach and prevent VFib after DC
Pulseless VT or Vfib can get amiodarone 300mg bolus, second dose can be 150mg. lower BP, and reduce fluid returning to heart/lungs; Give hydralazine IV to
If the patient remains in persistent VFib following the initial defibrillator shock and the first dose of epi, the next medication to be given is amiodarone at 300mg via rapid IV or IO push. A second dose of amiodarone can be given at 150mg. This dose can only be repeated one time after 3 to 5 minutes. Successful treatment of VFib continues by:
(ANTIARRHYTHMIC) Used for ventricular arrhythmias. An alternative to Amiodarone for. VT/Vfib Dose: 1.0 – 1.5 mg/kg IV total-3.0 mg/kg. E-T Tube: 2.0
VFib - Ventricular Fibrillation. VTach or VT - Ventricular Drug of 2nd choice (vs amiodarone) to terminate VTach and prevent VFib after DC cardioversion.
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