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Infant Data
Results
MEDICAL INFORMATIONS
INDICATIONS
Increases cardiac output in patients with cardiovascular shock. Pulmonary vasodilator (older infants).
ADVERSE EFFECTS
Cardiac arrhythmias. Tachycardia severe enough to cause CHF. Decreases venous return to heart. Systemic vasodilation. May cause hypoxemia by increasing intrapulmonary shunt. Hypoglycemia.
ADMINISTRATION
Solution Preparation Calculations
MONITORING
Periodic CBC and reticulocyte count. Observe Dex/AA solution for rust-colored precipitates.