Calcium Chloride Overview

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Flashcards covering the key concepts, uses, doses, contraindications, and side effects of Calcium Chloride.

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Calcium Chloride

An electrolyte essential for the functional integrity of nervous and muscular systems.

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Mechanism of Action of Calcium Chloride

Enhances automaticity and acts as a positive inotrope.

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Indications for Calcium Chloride

Used to treat hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, calcium channel blocker toxicity, hypomagnesemia, respiratory depression after MgSO4 administration, and to prevent hypotension from Calcium Channel Blocker.

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Contraindications for Calcium Chloride

Not indicated in cases of VFib, digitalis toxicity, hypercalcemia, or renal or cardiac disease.

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Adult Dose of Calcium Chloride

8 - 16 mg/kg over 3 minutes.

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Pediatric Dose of Calcium Chloride

5 mg/kg over 3 minutes.

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Side Effects of Calcium Chloride

Can cause bradycardia, hypotension, and a metallic taste.

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Precautions with Calcium Chloride

Risk of severe local necrosis if infiltrated.