Amiodorone

Question 1

Amiodorone Adult Dose

Amiodarone Adult Dosage

Answer 1

• Pulseless Arrest (refractory VT/VF)
  
  • 300 mg IV bolus.
  • Repeat dose of 150 mg IV bolus in 3-5 minutes if shock refractory or recurrent VF/VT.
• Symptomatic VT and undifferentiated wide complex tachycardia with a pulse
  
  • CONTACT BASE
  • 150 mg IV bolus infusion over 10 min (50cc bag @ 1gtt/0.8sec)

Question 2

Amiodorone Pediatric Dose

Amiodarone Ped Dosage

Answer 2

• Pulseless Arrest (refractory VT/VF)
  
  • 5 mg/kg IV bolus
  • Contact Base for additional doses