Dopamine (Intropin) Flashcards
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Indications
• Hypotension refractory to adequate fluid resuscitation • Symptomatic bradycardia with signs of poor perfusion
Dosage and Administration
CONTACT BASE for direct physician order
Mix: 400 mg in 250 ml NS or 800 mg in 500 ml NS to produce concentration of 1600 mcg/ml.
Adult IV/IO:
2~20 mcg/kg/min, Start at 5 mcg/kg/min, Titrate dose up 5 mcg/kg/min every 5 min to a
max of 20 mcg/kg/min to achieve desired effect.
Pediatrics IV/IO:
2~20 mcg/kg/min, Start at 5 mcg/kg/min, Titrate dose up 5 mcg/kg/min every 5 min to a max of 20 mcg/kg/min to achieve desired effec
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Dopamine (Intropin)
