Nauru CDS

Antiarrhythmic Protocols

Comprehensive antiarrhythmic drug protocols with dosing, infusion rates, and monitoring

Antiarrhythmics
Amiodarone
Class III (with properties of all classes)
1A

Mechanism of Action

Prolongs action potential duration and refractory period; beta-blocker, calcium channel blocker, and sodium channel blocker properties

Evidence Grade

1A

Citations

  • AHA/ACC Guidelines 2019 - Amiodarone in cardiac arrest
  • Neumar RW, et al. Circulation 2015 - ACLS Guidelines