Calcium Flashcards

1
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Calcium Class

A

Hypertonic Solution/electrolyte

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Calcium Action

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Maintains normal heart function during hyperkalemia

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Calcium Indication

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Adult pulseless arrest with hyperkalemia, renal failure, calcium channel blocker OD with hypertension or bradycardia

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Calcium Contraindications

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Hypercalcemia, suspected digoxin OD, routine pulseless arrest

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5
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Calcium Dose/Route

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Calcium Gluconate 10%: Adult PA 3g slow IV, CALL IN FOR CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER OD ORDER 3g
Ped: call in for order 60mg/kg max 1g IV IO

Calcium Chloride 10%: Adult PA- 1g slow IV, CALL IN FOR CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER OD, Ped: call in for order 20mg/kg max 1g IV IO

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Calcium Side Effects

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Extravasation causes necrosis, seperate IV from sodium bicarbonate

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