Memorize ACLS Drugs Fast
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ACLS Drugs Overview
Used in cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, shock
Supportive to CPR + defibrillation
Correct timing = key
Cardiac Arrest Drugs
Epinephrine: 1 mg IV/IO q3–5 min
Amiodarone: 300 mg → 150 mg
Lidocaine: 1–1.5 mg/kg → repeat 0.5–0.75 mg/kg
Bradycardia & SVT
Atropine: 1 mg IV q3–5 min (max 3 mg)
Adenosine: 6 mg rapid → 12 mg if needed
Special Arrhythmias
Magnesium Sulfate: 1–2 g IV → torsades de pointes
Metabolic / Toxic Causes
Sodium Bicarbonate: 1 mEq/kg IV → acidosis, hyperK, TCA tox
Calcium Gluconate: 10 mL of 10% → hyperK, hypoCa, CCB tox
Post-ROSC / Shock
Epi Infusion: 0.1–0.5 µg/kg/min
Dopamine: 5–20 µg/kg/min
Key Points
Always combine with CPR + defib
Monitor rhythm and BP
Treat reversible causes (Hs & Ts)
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can you please make a video about different classes of anti arrhythmic meds.
Memorize ACLS Drugs Fast
EM Note
10,174 views
🚩EMNote: https://emnote.jackcfchong.chatgpt.site
🚩ACLS Lecture: https://tinyurl.com/emnoteacls
ACLS Drugs Overview
Used in cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, shock
Supportive to CPR + defibrillation
Correct timing = key
Cardiac Arrest Drugs
Epinephrine: 1 mg IV/IO q3–5 min
Amiodarone: 300 mg → 150 mg
Lidocaine: 1–1.5 mg/kg → repeat 0.5–0.75 mg/kg
Bradycardia & SVT
Atropine: 1 mg IV q3–5 min (max 3 mg)
Adenosine: 6 mg rapid → 12 mg if needed
Special Arrhythmias
Magnesium Sulfate: 1–2 g IV → torsades de pointes
Metabolic / Toxic Causes
Sodium Bicarbonate: 1 mEq/kg IV → acidosis, hyperK, TCA tox
Calcium Gluconate: 10 mL of 10% → hyperK, hypoCa, CCB tox
Post-ROSC / Shock
Epi Infusion: 0.1–0.5 µg/kg/min
Dopamine: 5–20 µg/kg/min
Key Points
Always combine with CPR + defib
Monitor rhythm and BP
Treat reversible causes (Hs & Ts)