When using amiodarone to treat VFib first dose will be 5mg/kg via IV or IO push. This dose may be repeated 1-2 times for refractory VFib or pulseless V-tach.
Class III: AMIODARONE, dronedarone, sotalol, ibutilide, dofetilide Drug of 2nd choice (vs amiodarone) to terminate VTach and prevent VFib after DC
amiodarone or lidocaine is not effective for refractory VFib. While refractory ventricular fibrillation: the DOSE VF pilot
Refractory Vfib/Vtach (defined as persistent rhythm Limit Epinephrine to 3 doses while refractory Amiodarone IV/IO, 300mg bolus (first
Used in treatment of CHF Afib. Contraindicated in Vfib? Digoxin (Lanoxin) Amiodarone (Cordarone Pacearone). Class 3 antiarrhythmics. This drug is
It is important to note that refractory Vfib is when Vfib rhythm persists despite intervention, while recurrent Vfib is when a patient is
Pulseless VT or Vfib can get amiodarone 300mg bolus, second dose can be 150mg. can also cause significant hypokalemia. Diurese until pulmonary edema is
Lidocaine: Drug of 2nd choice (vs amiodarone) to terminate VTach and prevent VFib after DC cardioversion. Used only in a
VFib - Ventricular Fibrillation. VTach or VT - Ventricular Drug of 2nd choice (vs amiodarone) to terminate VTach and prevent VFib after DC cardioversion.
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