If the patient remains in persistent VFib following the initial defibrillator shock and the first dose of epi, the next medication to be given is amiodarone at 300mg via rapid IV or IO push. A second dose of amiodarone can be given at 150mg. This dose can only be repeated one time after 3 to 5 minutes. Successful treatment of VFib continues by:
arrhythmias with high-dose oral amiodarone. of continuous intravenous amiodarone infusion and chronic oral amiodarone in refractory.
If the patient remains in persistent VFib following the initial defibrillator shock and the first dose of epi, the next medication to be given is amiodarone at
Conclusions: Should AMIODARONE vs no amiodarone be used for adults with shock refractory VF/pVT refractory (after at least 2 shocks and 1 mg dose epinephrine)
High-dose epinephrine is Amiodarone or lidocaine may be consideration to Vfib/pulseless Vtach that is unresponsive to defibrillation.
Pediatric Dosage of Amiodarone. When using amiodarone to treat VFib or pulseless V-tach, a first dose will be 5mg/kg via IV or IO push. This dose may be
Conclusions: Should AMIODARONE vs no amiodarone be used for adults with shock refractory VF/pVT refractory (after at least 2 shocks and 1 mg dose epinephrine)
Defibrillation is the recommended 1st line of treatment for vfib/pVT to reset the heart from its quivering motion. if it is refractory after 2 attempts. Epi is given every 3-5 mins. If still refractory after 3 attempts, amiodarone 300 mg is given.
Pediatric Dosage of Amiodarone. When using amiodarone to treat VFib or pulseless V-tach, a first dose will be 5mg/kg via IV or IO push. This dose
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