Calcium Chloride

Calcium Supplement

Provides elemental Calcium in the form of cation (Ca2+) required for many physiological activities

Replaces calcium in cases of Hypocalcemia. Increases cardiac contractility

• Onset: Immediate
• Peak: Unknown
• Duration: Varies
• Half-life: N/A

Acute Hyperkalemia, Acute Hypocalcemia, Calcium Channel Blocker overdose, Abdominal muscle spasm associated w/ spider bites and Portugese Man-of-War stings, Elevated T-Waves.

patients recieving digitalis

• IV should be flushed between Calcium Chloride and Sodium Bicarb admin.
• Extravasation may cause tissue necrosis.

• Dysrhythmias (Bradycardia & Asystole)
• Hypotension
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Syncope

2-4mg/kg of 10% solution may be repeated @ 10min intervals

5-7mg/kg of 10% solution (High blood serum level = higher pedi dose)

• Adult: 2-4mg/kg
• Pedi: don't worry about them

IV/IO

1g vials