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Esmolol

Esmolol
Item
Type Beta Blocker Medication
Category Medication
Action Access
Torso
Arms
Legs
Use Count Single-use
Weight 0.01kg | 0.02lb
Vial
Vial Size 10ml
Vial Contents 100mg
Vial Concentration 10mg/ml
Medication
Route(s) of administration IV Only
Dose Range 0.25-0.5mg/kg
Medication Effects
Onset <20s
Peak ~4m
Duration ~5m
HR | BP | RR - - | N/A | N/A
Pain Relief None
Nausea None
Technical
Classname ACM_Vial_Esmolol

Esmolol is a medication used to lower heart rate and blood pressure.

Function

Esmolol is used in the case of severe tachycardia and hypertension, as a beta-blocker it performs both functions by lowering the force of heart contractions.

Esmolol is administered intravenously with a rapid onset, short peak and duration.

Esmolol has no effect if administered intramuscularly.

Usage

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

The Push Esmolol 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 0.25-0.5mg/kg IV, depending on required effect

Effects

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

Potential Complications

  • Bradycardia
  • Hypotension
  • Cardiac Arrest

Indications

  • Sinus Tachycardia

Contraindications

  • Bradycardia
  • Hypotension

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