Labetalol : Drug Calculation using infusion pump.

Labetalol : Drug Calculation using infusion pump Beta Blockers Labetalol Dosage (Adults) Intermittent Intravenous dosage 10 to 20 mg IV. May give additional doses up to 40 to 80 mg/dose every 10 minutes until desired effect. Continuous Intravenous Infusion dosage Labetalol 2 to 8 mg/minute continuous IV infusion Labetalol total dose: 50 to 200 mg. Max total dose: 300 mg. ============================================================= Add 200 mg of labetalol to 160 mL of diluent. 2 ampoule of Inj Labetalol + 160 ml Normal saline 0.9% (40ml + 160ml= 200ml) 200ml = 200mg Concentration: 1 mg/mL. Rate: Administer at a rate of 2 mg/min. Titrate for desired response. Use infusion pump to ensure accurate dose ============================================================ Nurses Responsibilities Vital signs should be monitored every 5– 15 min during and for several hours after administration. (Monitor BP frequently) Assess for orthostatic hypotension when assisting patient up from supine position. Patients receiving labetalol IV must be supine during and for 3 hr after administration. Monitor intake and output and daily weight. Assess patient routinely for evidence of fluid overload (peripheral edema, dyspnea, / crackles, fatigue, weight gain, jugular venous distention) ============================================================================= 1.ABG:    • ABG interpretation with example.   2. Antidotes:    • Video   3. Cortisol Test / Nursing Exam FAQs:    • Video   4. STRATEGIES /TIPS TO ANSWER COMPETITIVE NURSING EXAM MCQs.    • Video   5. NURSING COMPETITIVE EXAM MCQs FOR AIIMS,DHA,HAAD,MOH,NCLEX & OTHER PROMETRIC EXAMS PART-1    • Video   6. ECG changes in electrolyte imbalance    • ECG changes in electrolyte imbalance   7. Hypertonic,Isotonic & Hypotonic Fluids/Crystalloids.    • Hypertonic,Isotonic & Hypotonic Fluids/Cry...   8. Fluid and Electrolyte imbalance : Hypovolemia or Fluid volume deficit    • Video   9. HYPERVOLEMIA / FLUID VOLUME EXCESS    • HYPERVOLEMIA / FLUID VOLUME EXCESS   10. Hyponatremia    • Hyponatremia   11. Hypernatremia    • Hypernatremia   12. HYPOKALEMIA : MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING    • HYPOKALEMIA : MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING   Check the playlist for more Drug calculations volume -1 Check the playlist for other videos. Thanks and Regards Yellow Pages Nursing follow us by subscribing the channel.