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Calcium Chloride

Calcium Chloride
Item
Type Medication
Category Medication
Action Access
Torso
Arms
Legs
Use Count Single-use
Weight 0.01kg | 0.02lb
Vial
Vial Size 10ml
Vial Contents 1000mg (1g)
Vial Concentration 100mg/ml
Medication
Route(s) of administration IV Only
Dose Range ≥1g (See Dosing)
Medication Effects
Onset <15s
Peak ~5m
Duration ~10m
HR | BP | RR + | N/A | N/A
Pain Relief None
Nausea None
Technical
Classname ACM_Vial_CalciumChloride

Calcium Chloride is a mineral used to increase calcium levels in the body.

Function

Calcium chloride is used to supplement calcium lost from bleeding and during blood transfusion.

Calcium chloride is administered intravenously with a rapid onset, short peak and moderate duration.

Calcium chloride should not be administered intramuscularly.

Usage

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

The Push Calcium Chloride 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

Push 1g IV after first unit (500ml), then 1g IV after every 4 units of blood.

Effects

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

Potential Complications

  • Tachycardia
  • Cardiac Arrest

Indications

  • Blood Transfusion

Contraindications

  • Ventricular Fibrillation

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