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Amiodarone

Amiodarone
Item
Type Antiarrhythmic Medication
Category Medication
Action Access
Torso
Arms
Legs
Use Count Single-use
Weight 0.01kg | 0.02lb
Vial
Vial Size 3ml
Vial Contents 150mg
Vial Concentration 50mg/ml
Medication
Route(s) of administration IV Only
Dose Range 300mg
Medication Effects
Onset <10s
Peak ~8m
Duration ~12m
HR | BP | RR - - | - - | N/A
Pain Relief None
Nausea None
Technical
Classname ACM_Vial_Amiodarone

Amiodarone is a medication used to treat and prevent certain cardiac arrhythmias.

Function

Amiodarone is used in the case of shockable cardiac arrest, pushed amiodarone will slow the heart in an attempt to stabilize the rhythm.

Amiodarone is administered intravenously with a rapid onset, moderate peak and duration.

Amiodarone has no effect if administered intramuscularly.

Usage

The Use Syringe action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

The Push Amiodarone action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

Medications require a Syringe to be able to be drawn and administered.

IV access is achieved with IV Catheters or IO devices.

Dosing

Cardiac Arrest: Push 300mg IV, up to 2200mg

Effects

  • Heart Rate: - -
  • Blood Pressure: - -
  • Respiration Rate: N/A

Potential Complications

  • Bradycardia
  • Cardiac Arrest

Indications

  • Shockable Cardiac Arrest (PVT/VF)

Contraindications

  • Bradycardia

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