Pumps Cont table

Dopamine (Intropin) [Vasopressor/Adrenergic] Uses Short-tOTn use in cardiac decompensation secondary to X contractility when no hypovolemia is present T organ p fusion (at low dose) Action Renal dose 2-5 mcg/kg/min Inotropic dose 5-10 mcg/kg/min Pressor dose >10 mcg/kg/min Dose Adults Feds. 5-20 mcg/kg/min by cont inf, start at 5 and t by 5 mcg/kg/min to 20 mcg/kg/min max to effect (mix 400 mg in 250 mL DjW to make 1600 mcg/mL) (see Table 1-3) Caution [C, ] Contra Pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor), VF, sulfite sensitivity Disp Inj 40, 80, 160 mg/mL, premixed 0.8, 1.6, 3.2 mg/mL SE Tach, vasoconstriction, 4- BP, HA, N/V, dyspnea Notes >10 mcg/kg/min X renal p fiision Interactions t Effects W/ a-blockers, diuretics, ergot alkaloids, MAOIs, BBs, anesthetics, phenytoin X effects W/ guanethidine EMS Correct hypovolemia before use use microdrip set or inf pump check soln- discolored... 

Table 2.23 (cont.) Recommended materials for pumping different liquids... 

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