MUST know PALS and ACLS well…know all drug dosages and algorithms
Review ACC handbook monthly and while in ICUs
Epinephrine 1mg IV OR Vasopressin 40IU IV one time only
-Repeat epinephrine q3-5min
-May give epinephrine standard dose if Vasopressin fails (Vasopressin lasts 10 minutes-so no need to give epi for 10 minutes)
Amiodarone 300mg IVP for pulseless VT and Vfib
-150mg IV over 10min for all other indications
-Studies have suggested that Amiodarone increases pt survival to hospital admission but does NOT improve pt survival to hospital discharge
Lidocaine 1.5mg/kg IV (may repeat x 1) with usual dose of 100mg IV
Procainamide 17mg/kg (administer at 20-30mg/min)
-Stop if hypotension, QRS prolongs more than 50% or prolonged QT