Prescribe 900mg of amiodarone to be administered as a continuous infusion (ideally via a CVC)
Premixed infusions are already diluted and ready to use
Assessment
It seems that most commonly patients are given a 300 mg bolus of amiodarone initially and then given a continuous drip
ADULT RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS), PULMONARY FIBROSIS, PULMONARY TOXICITY
Nursing Considerations • May lead to ARDS, pulmonary toxicity, CHF, bradycardia, hypotension • Increases risk for QT prolongation • Increases digoxin levels •
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic drug that remains the first-line treatment for ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias, which frequently occur in critical care settings
Amiodarone Nursing Considerations, Side Effects and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses