DOBUTtamine should generally not be interrupted during procedures unless there is a specific physician order.
Per policy, these medications require cardiac and/or special monitoring. (KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
generic (Brand) / Notes
DOBUTamine (Dobutrex) IV Infusion Key: designated staff
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
Iredell Memorial Hospital ICU Adult Infusion Guidelines
The following orders are intended to provide a specific, safe, and effective means of initiating and titrating medications for critically ill patients. Physicians may modify doses and/or parameters as necessary pending patients' status.For all medications listed below, the responsible LIP is to be notified if unable to titrate or the maximum dose is reached andgoals of therapy are not met.
Drug Name
Onset
Preparation
Compatible fluids
DOBUTtamine (Dobutrex)
1-10 min
250 mg/250 ml
NS or D5W
Starting Dose for ICU Sedation
Titration Guidelines (for increasing and decreasing doses) with Maximum dose
Begin infusion at 2 mcg/kg/min.
titrate by 2.5 mcg/kg/min every 10 min to keep MAP ≥ 65 and SBP ≥90. Max = 20 mcg/kg/min.
Adult Extravasation Management
Generic (Brand)
Vesicant / irritant
Local Care
Comments / Treatment links
DOBUTamine (Dobutrex)
Vesicant
Warm compress
• phentolamine preferred 1st line
Last updated: Sep. 9, 2024
Look-Alike/Sound-Alike DOBUTamine confused with DOPamine
(KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
IV Infusion Key: designated staff