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FM/BS-221.V3.02 - Use amiodarone to manage the cardiac rhythm

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Administer amiodarone to:
- Support CPR-based resuscitation
- Support AED-based resuscitation (see FM/BG-201 - Recommended process for treating cardiac arrest with an AED(-X) for more information)
Limit frequency of consumption to no more than 4 times every 2 minutes to avoid overdosing
Be aware of side effects:
- a decrease in heart rate

Published by Cpl Applechaser on 29/04/2024 at 20:40
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FM/BS-221.V3.01 - Use amiodarone to manage the cardiac rhythm

Skill

Administer amiodarone to:
- Support CPR-based resuscitation
- Support AED-based resuscitation (see FM/BG-201 - Recommended process for treating cardiac arrest with an AED(-X) for more information)
Limit frequency of consumption to no more than four times every two minutes to avoid overdosing
Be aware of side effects:
- a decrease in heart rate

Published by Sgt Jochem on 14/03/2024 at 18:18
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FM/BS-221.V3.00 - Use amiodarone to manage the cardiac rhythm

Skill

Administer amiodarone to:
- Support CPR-based resuscitation (see FM/BS-224 - Use CPR to restore a normal heart rate when a patient has no heart rate for more information)
- Support AED-based resuscitation (see FM/BG-201 - Recommended process for treating cardiac arrest with an AED(-X) for more information)
Limit frequency of consumption to no more than four times every two minutes to avoid overdosing
Be aware of side effects:
- a decrease in heart rate

Published by Sgt Jochem on 14/03/2024 at 18:18
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FM/BS-221.V2.00 - Use amiodarone to manage the cardiac rhythm

Skill

Administer amiodarone to:
- Support AED-based resuscitation (see FM/BG-201 - Recommended process for treating cardiac arrest with an AED(-X) for more information)
Limit frequency of consumption to no more than four times every two minutes to avoid overdosing
Be aware of side effects:
- a decrease in heart rate

Published by Sgt Jochem on 05/03/2024 at 18:32
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FM/BS-221.V1.04 - Use amiodarone to manage the cardiac rhythm

Skill

Administer amiodarone to:
- Support AED-based resuscitation (see FM/BG-201 - Recommended process for treating cardiac arrest with an AED(-X) for more information)
Limit frequency of consumption to no more than two times every four minutes to avoid overdosing
Be aware of side effects:
- a decrease in heart rate

Published by Sgt Jochem on 05/03/2024 at 18:03
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FM/BS-221.V1.03 - Use amiodarone to manage the cardiac rhythm

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Administer amiodarone to:
- Support AED-based resuscitation (see FM/BG-201 - Recommended process for treating cardiac arrest with an AED(-X) for more information)
Limit frequency of consumption to no more than once every two minutes to avoid overdosing
Be aware of side effects:
- a decrease in heart rate

Published by Sgt Jochem on 03/02/2024 at 21:09
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FM/BS-221.V1.02 - Use amiodarone to manage the cardiac rhythm

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Administer amiodarone to:
- Support AED-based resuscitation (see FM/BG-201 - Recommended process for treating cardiac arrest with an AED(-X) for more information)
Limit frequency of consumption to no more than once every two minutes
Be aware of side effects:
- a decrease in heart rate

Published by Sgt Jochem on 14/01/2024 at 20:00
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FM/BS-221.V1.01 - Use amiodarone to manage the cardiac rhythm

Skill

Administer amiodarone to:

Support AED-based resuscitation - see FM/BG-201- Treat cardiac arrest with an AED(-X).

Dosage of amiodarone is as follows: No more than once every two minutes, maximum of four doses total.

Do note that usage of amiodarone might cause bradycardia (low heart rate) and heart rate must therefore be closely monitored during and after administration.

Published by Maj Korean Falcon on 09/01/2024 at 14:15
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FM/BS-221.V1.00 - Use amiodarone to manage the cardiac rythm

Skill

Administer amiodarone to:

Support AED-based resuscitation - see FM/BG-201- Treat cardiac arrest with an AED(-X).

Dosage of amiodarone is as follows: No more than once every two minutes, maximum of four doses total.

Do note that usage of amiodarone might cause bradycardia (low heart rate) and heart rate must therefore be closely monitored during and after administration.

Published by Maj Korean Falcon on 09/01/2024 at 13:14
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