Administration Information:

Administration And Monitoring Parameters (Cardiac And Vasoactive IV Drugs): See Policy 900.5386

Amiodarone infusion requires an in-line 0.22 micron for continuous infusion. Bolus doses may be given without a filter, due to urgency/emergency.

See Filter Recommendations for IV Medications

If extravasation occurs, please refer to Elsevier Clinical Skills: Prevention and Management of Extravasations for the Treatment and Management of Extravasations

Infusion Concentration Guidelines:

ICU/Adults Infusion Concentrations: See ICU drips chart

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