Amiodarone Generic Name: Amiodarone Trade Name: Cordarone Indication a-fib, ventricular arrhythmias, SVT, ACLS protocol for v-fib and v-tach
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
How does amiodarone stop v-fib? 2. What are the nursing considerations for this patient receiving amiodarone? (include patient education)
Amiodarone. Contents. 1 General; 2 Adult Dosing. 2.1 V-fib/pulseless V Bradycardia; Hypotension with older solvent-based formulation
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
This may be repeated one or two times for refractory V-Fib or pulseless V-Tach. For life threatening arrhythmias, the maximum cumulative dose is 2.2 grams IV or
When using Amiodarone to treat V-fib or pulseless V-Tach cardiac arrest which is unresponsive to CPR, Shock and Vasopressors, the first dose to be given is 300
Amiodarone may be considered when v-fib and v-tach is unresponsive to CPR, defibrillation, and epinephrine. Multiple doses could be a cumulative dose of
Amiodarone is primarily chosen for ACLS as the first-line antiarrhythmic agent for cardiac arrest. This is because it is effective in improving the rate of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and improved ROSC to hospital admission in adults with refractory v-fib or pulseless v-tach.
(PS. Semantics perhaps...pulseless V-fib-- V-fib is by its very nature pulseless)