2. EPINEPHRINE (1mg)
Given I/V
Dose for cardiac arrest : 1 mg IV/IO
every 3-5 minutes.
For bradycardia : 1 mg in 500ml
NS/D5W infusion at 2-10
micrograms /minute
4. ATROPINE
Not used for Asystole anymore.
Used for bradycardia
Not effective for 2nd
degree AV block
-Mobitz Type 2 and 3rd
degree AV block
(CHB)
Dosage : 1 mg every 3-5 minutes
Maximum dose : 3 mg
5. AMIODARONE
For pulsless VT and VF only if
Epinephrine and Vasopressin have
failed.
Dose : 300 mg IV/IO push
Repeat 150 mg IV/IO
6. ADENOSINE
For stable SVT
6 mg IV over 3 seconds , followed by
20 ml saline flush.
Repeat 12 mg and third dose
as 12 mg or 18 mg.
Short Half life.