Amiodarone Explained | Paramedic School Prep

⚡ Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic used in cardiac arrest for VFib or pulseless VT, and sometimes for stable wide-complex tachycardia. In this video, we’ll cover: – Drug class & mechanism (prolongs repolarization and refractory period) – Indications: VF/VT without a pulse, stable monomorphic VT, AFib with RVR – Doses for cardiac arrest vs. maintenance – Side effects: hypotension, bradycardia, prolonged QT – Contraindications: high-degree heart block, sinus bradycardia – Registry tip: memorize 300 mg first dose, 150 mg repeat for cardiac arrest 🧠 This is a must-know ACLS medication — high-yield for exams and real-world resuscitation. 🔔 Subscribe to Medic Mentor for weekly EMS pharmacology reviews and registry prep tips from a 911 paramedic. #paramedicschool #pharmacology #paramedictraining #paramedicstudent #nursingstudent #medicalschool