When using amiodarone to treat V-Fib or pulseless V-tach cardiac arrest which is unresponsive to CPR, shock, and vasopressors, a first dose is given at 300 mg
Amiodarone may be considered when v-fib and v-tach is unresponsive to CPR, defibrillation, and epinephrine.
When using amiodarone to treat V-Fib or pulseless V-tach cardiac arrest which is unresponsive to CPR, shock, and vasopressors, a first dose is given at 300 mg
Amiodarone Indications. Pulseless VT; Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy; Recurrent Hemodynamically; Unstable Ventricular Tachycardia; Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias; Amiodarone Dosage. For VT / V-Fib: 300 mg IV/IO. May administer additional 150 mg following initial dose if VF/pVT persists after 3-5 minutes.
Amiodarone. Contents. 1 General; 2 Adult Dosing. 2.1 V-fib Hyperpigmentation rash. Amiodarone hyperpigmentation.jpg. Pharmacology.
1. How does amiodarone stop v-fib? 2. What are the nursing considerations for this patient receiving amiodarone? (include patient education)
When using amiodarone to treat V-Fib or pulseless V-tach cardiac arrest which is unresponsive to CPR, shock, and vasopressors, a first dose is given at 300 mg
When using amiodarone to treat V-Fib or pulseless V-tach cardiac arrest which is unresponsive to CPR, shock, and vasopressors, a first dose is given at 300 mg
When using amiodarone to treat V-Fib or pulseless V-tach cardiac arrest which is unresponsive to CPR, shock, and vasopressors, a first dose is given at 300 mg
(PS. Semantics perhaps...pulseless V-fib-- V-fib is by its very nature pulseless)