Emergency Drugs
Calcium Gluconate 10%
Dose
10 mL IV over 10 min (hyperK cardioprotection); repeat in 5 min if ECG unchanged
Use
Monitoring
Side effects
- • Bradycardia (fast push)
- • Tissue necrosis on extravasation
Related in WardRound
Calcium Gluconate dilution
Dilution · Bolus undiluted slow IV over 5–10 min, or in 50–100 mL NS.
Acute Kidney Injury
Protocol · KDIGO staging
Hyperkalaemia
Protocol · K⁺ > 5.5 mmol/L
PEA / Asystole
Protocol · Non-shockable — reversible causes
Digoxin Toxicity
Protocol · DigiFab + correct K
Hypercalcaemic Crisis
Protocol · Fluids + bisphosphonate
Symptomatic Hypocalcaemia
Protocol · IV calcium gluconate
Hip Fracture (Neck of Femur)
Topic · Geriatrics
Hyperkalaemia
Topic · Emergency Medicine
Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose
Topic · Toxicology
Digoxin Toxicity
Topic · Toxicology
Tumour Lysis Syndrome
Topic · Oncology
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
