Paramedic Drug Cards

Calcium Chloride


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  • Class- Antidot
  • Description- Calcium chloride increases myocardial contractile force and increases ventricular automaticity.
  • Indications-Hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hypermagnesemia, and calcium channel blocker toxicity.
  • Contraindications-Ventricular fibrillation, hypercalcemia, and possible digitalis toxicity.
  • Precautions- It may precipitate toxicity in patients taking digoxin. Ensure the IV line is in a large vein and flushed before using and after calcium
  • Dosing Adult 

Bradycardia of Suspected Hyperkalemia  

Adult: 1G IV, IO over 5-10mins

Cardiac Arrest of Suspected Hyperkalemia

Adult: 1G IV IO

Hyperkalemia

 Adult: 1G IV/IO may repeat after 5 mins



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