EPISODE · Jun 23, 2022 · 1 MIN
Dopamine
from Paramedic Drug Cards · host Michael Egan
Trade: Intropin Class: Vasopressor /Sympathomimetic MOA: Stimulates alpha and beta adrenergic receptors resulting in inotropy and increased cardiac output while maintaining dopaminergic induced vasodilatory effects. Indications: Hypotension and decreased cardiac output associated with cardiogenic shock and septic shock. Hypotension after ROSC. Symptomatic Bradycardia that doesn’t respond to atropine Contraindications: VF, VT, or other ventricular arrhythmias Side effects : Tachycardia, arrhythmias, skin and soft tissue necrosis, severe HTN, angina, dyspnea, headache, N/V Dosing Adults: 2-20 mcg/kg/min IV/IO Pedi: SAA
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Trade: IntropinClass: Vasopressor /Sympathomimetic MOA: Stimulates alpha and beta adrenergic receptors resulting in inotropy and increased cardiac output while maintaining dopaminergic induced vasodilatory effects.Indications: Hypotension and decreased cardiac output associated with cardiogenic shock and septic shock. Hypotension after ROSC. Symptomatic Bradycardia that doesn’t respond to atropineContraindications: VF, VT, or other ventricular arrhythmiasSide effects : Tachycardia, arrhy...
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