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1. IV medication that can not run fast

   kinmei posted a topic in Med-Surg

   I only know that 1. vancomycin - will cause red man syndrome. 2. Potassium, KCL - will extravasate and cause necrosis to the surrounding tissue. Can cause MI if run too fast. Other examples please. So that be mindful when giving IV medications. Appr...

2. Why SAH or aneurysm need midodrine HCL?

   kinmei replied to kinmei's topic in Medications

   Aneurysm caused SAH. Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker but more to prevent vasospasm, which is narrowing of the blood vessel, which is an complication of SAH. During vasospasm, not enough blood is supplied to the brain and a stroke may result. ...

3. Why SAH or aneurysm need midodrine HCL?

   kinmei posted a topic in Medications

   patient also have nimodipine. Pt's BP was around 130/90. Pt also have antihypertensive. Appreciate your answer.