Calcium Chloride Flashcards

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Calcium: Class

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Electrolyte

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Calcium: Mechanism of Action

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  • Increases cardiac contractile state (positive inotropic effect).
  • May enhance ventricular automaticity.
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Calcium: Indications

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  • Hypocalcemia
  • Magnesium sulfate overdose
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Calcium channel blocker toxicity
  • Adjunctive therapy in treatment of insect bites and stings.
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Calcium: Adult Dose

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2-4 mg/kg of 10% solution slowly IV over 5 minutes; may repeat in 10 minutes. (maximum: 1 gm dose)

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Calcium: Pediatric Dose

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20 mg/kg dose of 10% solution slow IV/ IO; may repeat in 10 minutes. (maximum: 1 gm dose)

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