504-D CARDIOGENIC SHOCK

1. Monitor vital signs every 2-3 minutes.

2. Contact Medical Control for implementation of one or more of the following options:

MEDICAL CONTROL OPTIONS

OPTION A:

Administer Dopamine 5.0 mcg/kg/min, IV drip. If there is insufficient improvement in hemodynamic status, the infusion rate may be increased until the desired therapeutic effects are achieved or adverse effects appear. (Maximum dosage is 10 mcg/kg/min.)

OPTION B:

Administer Dobutamine 5.0 mcg/kg/min, IV drip. If there is insufficient improvement in hemodynamic status, the infusion rate may be increased until desired therapeutic effects are achieved or adverse effects appear. (Maximum dosage is 10 mcg/kg/min.)

OPTION C:

Transportation decision.

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