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What are the most commonly used cardiac gtts and their titrating ranges?


March 17th, 2022

Amiodorone , initial dose 150 mg loading dose ;
1mg x 6 hrs ; 0.5 mg x 18 hrs.

August 3rd, 2023

The answer is very long and I’d have to look them all up. I would say many drips have different ranges for different things. You might be able to find a list via Google. Additionally physician preference is key

However these are the drips I personally mostly used in the cardiac stepdown unit and cardiac recovery CTICU, I did retire 6 years ago

Nitroglycerin
Amiodarone
Dopamine
Dobutamine
Neosynephrine
Epinephrine
Levophed
Milrinone

February 20th, 2023

Ask the Rn’s working the floor what the cardiologist and intensive care docs prefer to use. Learn them drips.

June 16th, 2022

Trying to change the spelling ...Cardone drip

June 16th, 2022

Nitroglycerin drip in mcg/ min. usually starts at 5 to 10 mcg/ min.
Cardone drop

February 8th, 2022

that sounds like you're trying to get us to do your homework for you. lol