How is amiodarone drip rate calculated?
First Rapid:
- 150 mg over the FIRST 10 minutes (15 mg/min). Add 3 mL of Cordarone I.V. (150 mg) to 100 mL D5W (concentration = 1.5 mg/mL).
- 360 mg over the NEXT 6 hours (1 mg/min). Add 18 mL of Cordarone I.V. (900 mg) to 500 mL D5W (concentration = 1.8 mg/mL).
- 540 mg over the REMAINING 18 hours (0.5 mg/min).
How do you administer amiodarone injection?
Add 3 mL of Amiodarone HCl Injection (150 mg) to 100 mL D5W (concentration = 1.5 mg/mL). Infuse 100 mL over 10 minutes. Followed by Slow: 360 mg over the NEXT 6 hours (1 mg/min).
Can you give amiodarone IV push?
Adult Dosage for Amiodarone: When using amiodarone to treat ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, the first dose should be 300 mg IV/IO push. The second dose is delivered at 150mg IV/IO push. Rapid Infusion: For life threatening arrhythmias, the maximum cumulative dose is 2.2g IV over 24 hours.
What is IV amiodarone used for?
Amiodarone injection is used to treat life-threatening heart rhythm problems called ventricular arrhythmias. It is used in patients who have already been treated with other medicines that did not work well.
Can amiodarone go in normal saline?
Amiodarone is incompatible with saline and should be administered solely in 5% dextrose solution.
How do you administer adrenaline IV?
Administer IV Adrenaline as a bolus. Titrate IV Adrenaline using 50 microgram boluses according to response. A dose of 50 micrograms is equivalent to 0.5ml. If repeated adrenaline doses are needed, start an IV adrenaline infusion with reference to local guidelines on the preparation and infusion of adrenaline.
When do you give amiodarone during CPR?
For cardiac arrest, amiodarone is used after the third shock for ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia that is unresponsive to shock delivery, CPR, and vasopressors. For tachycardia with a pulse, amiodarone may be considered, and expert consultation should be obtained prior to its use.
How many drops is 60 ml per hour?
Reference Chart of Drops per Minute
| IV Tubing Drop Factor | Desired Hourly Rate: ML / HR | |
| 20 | 175 | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 DROP/ML | 3 | 30 |
| 15 DROP/ML | 5 | 44 |
| 20 DROP/ML | 6 | 60 |