Amiodarone Explained | Paramedic School Prep
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Загружено: 2025-10-04
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⚡ Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic used in cardiac arrest for VFib or pulseless VT, and sometimes for stable wide-complex tachycardia.
In this video, we’ll cover:
– Drug class & mechanism (prolongs repolarization and refractory period)
– Indications: VF/VT without a pulse, stable monomorphic VT, AFib with RVR
– Doses for cardiac arrest vs. maintenance
– Side effects: hypotension, bradycardia, prolonged QT
– Contraindications: high-degree heart block, sinus bradycardia
– Registry tip: memorize 300 mg first dose, 150 mg repeat for cardiac arrest
🧠 This is a must-know ACLS medication — high-yield for exams and real-world resuscitation.
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