This patient suddenly collapsed and is poorly responsive. The patient has a weak carotid pulse. A cardiac monitor, oxygen, and an IV line have been initiated. The code cart with all drugs and TCP is immediately available. Next you would:
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give atropine 1 mg IV up to a total dose of 3 mg.
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initiate epinephrine 2 to 10 ụg per minute and titrate heart rate
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begin TCP
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initiate dopamine 2 to 10 ụg/kg per minute and titrate heart rate
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initiate dopamine 10 to 20 ụg/kg per minute and titrate heart rate
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