If extravasation occurs, please refer to Elsevier Clinical Skills: Prevention and Management of Extravasations for the Treatment and Management of Extravasations
Caution: There is a threefold difference in the primary cation concentration between calcium chloride (1 g = 14 mEq) and calcium gluconate (1 g = 4.65 mEq).
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If extravasation occurs, please refer to Elsevier Clinical Skills: Prevention and Management of Extravasations for the Treatment and Management of Extravasations
Massive Transfusion Protocol, see Protocol 915.6150 and Pharmacologic Adjuncts for Massive Transfusion
Electrolyte replacement in the ICU: Protocol 901.6058
CaCl should be administered via central venous catheter to avoid extravasation and tissue necrosis.
Reminder: Calcium chloride 1 g = elemental calcium 273 mg = calcium 13.6 mEq = calcium 6.8 mmol
Caution: There is a threefold difference in the primary cation concentration between calcium chloride (1 g = 14 mEq) and calcium gluconate (1 g = 4.65 mEq).