Slows SVT, decreases electrical conduction through the AV node
Narrow complex SVT and WPW
2nd & 3rd AV block , sick sinus syndrome
chest pain, hypotension, SOB
6 mg rapid IVP, followed by 20 ml flush, elevate arm repeat @ 12 mg times 2 ( 6-12-12 )
Amiodarone Cordarone
Vent. Antidysrhythmic
Used in place of Lidocaine for VT and VF ( alters the NA and K in the cardiac cells)
VF and VT refractory SVT
Bradycardia, hypotension, cardiogenic shock
Bradycardia , hypotension
300mg IVP, repeat @ 150 mg for pulseless arrest, 150 mg for wide complex tach over 10 min. Mix infusion 900 mg /500 ml run 1 mg /min for first 6 hours then 0.5 mg for next 18 hrs.
Aspirin N/A
Antiplatelet
Decreases platelet aggregation
Suspected MI
GI bleed, hemorragic stroke
Irritation, N/V
1-4, 81 mg or 1, 325 mg chewable tabs
Atenolol Tenormin
Beta Blocker
Blocks beta receptors from being stimulated
Hypertension and tachycardia
Bradycardia,
Bradycardia , hypotension
5 mg slow IVP over 5 min , Repeat in 10 min.
Atropine Sulfate N/A
Parasympathetic Blocker
Blocks parasympathetic system from being stimulated ( blocks the 10th cranial nerve- vagus nerve)
Symptomatic Bradycardia, asystole, PEA
Tachycardia
Tachycardia, Paradoxical Bradycardia
0.5-1 mg IV for symptomatic Bradycardia, 1 mg IV or ET for PEA or Asystole NOT to exceed 0.04 mg/kg ( 3 mg or 3 doses)
Digoxin Lanoxin
Atrial Antidysrhythmic
Increases vagal tone, decreases SA node rate, increases contractility
CHF
V-fib, V-tach
Blurred vision, seizures
10-15 mcg/kg NOT a Field Drug
Diltiazem Cardizem
Calcium Channel Blocker
Slows conduction through the AV node. Slows the Ventricular Rate
AF, Atrial Flutter with RVR
AMI, Heart blocks, Hypotension
Chest pain, hypotension, Bradycardia
0.25mg/kg slow IVP over 2 mins , may be repeated in 15 mins, @ 0.35 mg/kg
Dopamine Intropin
Sympathetic Agent
Increases the rate and force of cardiac contractions,( has alpha and beta effects)
Hemodynamically significant hypotension in the absence of hypovolemia, cardiogenic shock
V-fib , Tachydyshrythmias
Hypertension, Heart Ischemia
2-20 mcg/kg/min, mixed 400mg/250ml or 800mg/500ml= 1600mcg/ml concentration
Epinephrine Adrenaline
Sympathetic Agent
Used to restore electrical activity in asystole, lowers fibrillation threshold
VF, VT, PEA and Asystole
None for arrest
Tachycardia, Hypertension, VT, V-Fib
1mg of 1:10,000 IV, IO, ET q 3-5 min.for any pulseless arrest NO MAX DOSE
Furosemide Lasix
Loop Diuretic
Potent Diuretic works in the loop of Henley
Pulmonary edema
electrolyte depletion, dehydration
electrolyte disturbances
20-40mg IVP slow
Isoproterenol Isuprel
Pure Beta Agent
Pure beta agent , increases the heart rate
Symptomatic Bradycardia refractory to Atropine and TCP
1-1.5 mg/kg IV, IO, or ET not to exceed 3mg/kg for cardiac arrest, VF, Pulseless VT, Infuse @ 2-4 mg/min, Mix 1G/250ml or 2G/500ml, 0.5-0.75mg/kg for wide complex tach(sick heart)
Magnesium Sulfate N/A
Electrolyte
Relaxes smooth muscle
Refractory VT ( Torsades de Pointe/ polymorphic VT )
heart blocks, resp. depression
hypotension, resp. arrest
1-2G in 50-100 ml of NS run of 5-60 min IV
Metoprolol Lopressor
Beta Blocker
Blocks beta receptors from being stimulated
Suspected AMI, hypertension
High level blocks and CHF
Bradycardia, hypotension
5 mg slow IVP @ 5 min intervals, Max 15 mg
Midazolam Versed
Benzodiazepine
Conscious sedation
Elective intubations, cardioversions
CNS and Resp. depression
hypotension, resp. depression
1-2.5 mg slow IVP
Morphine Sulfate N/A
Analgesic
Potent analgesic
MI pain, and pulmonary edema
head injury, hypotension, resp. depression
syncope, euphoria, resp. depression
2-4mg slow IVP max 10 mg in field Titrate to effect
Naloxone Narcan
Narcotic Antagonist
reverses the side effects of narcotic overdose
Narcotic overdose
None
Tachycardia, Hypertension
0.4-0.8 mg any route , Max 10 mg in the field
Nitroglycerine N/A
Vasodilator
Dilates arterioles and veins, decreases preload and afterload
Ischemic Chest Pain
Hypotension, Recent CVA, Viagra use
hypotension, H/A, postural syncope
0.3-0.4 mg SL tabs or spray
Oxygen N/A
Atmospheric Gas
Reverses hypoxia
Hypoxia, CP, Cardiac arrest
None
None
2-15 L by NC or Mask
Procainamide Pronestyl
Vent. Antidysrhythmic
Used when pt is refractory to Lidocaine
PVC,VT, VF, PSVT
2nd &3rd AV block, Torsades, Digitalis Toxicity
Hypotension, Bradycardia, AV block
30-50 mg/min in cardiac arrest, Max 17mg/kg or 1G, Infusion 1 G /250ml runs @ 1-4 mg/min
Sodium Bicarbonate N/A
Buffer Agent
Reverses acidosis
Long arrest interval ( over 10 mins)
CHF, alkalosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
1mEq, repeat @ 0.5 mEq in 10 mins.
Vasopressin Pitressin
Antidiuretic Hormone
Stimulates smooth muscles, used as alternative to Epinephrine
VT, PEA and Asystole
Responsive pt.with CAD
Chest Pain, Tremors
40 units one time dose
Verapamil Isoptin
Calcium Channel Blocker
Decreases artrial automaticity and AV conduction Velocity
AF, Atrial Flutter with RVR
Sinus brady, 2nd & 3rd AV block , V-tach
N/V, Complete heart block
2.5-5 mg slow IV over 2 min, repeat 5-10 mg in 10-15 min