Calcium Chloride dosing
Electrolytes · 100 mg/mL (10%) · IV Slow Push (central preferred)
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 10 mg/kg | 700 mg |
| standard | 15 mg/kg | 1050 mg |
| high | 20 mg/kg | 1400 mg |
3x more elemental calcium than gluconate. 500-1000 mg slow IV over 5-10 min. Causes tissue necrosis if extravasation — prefer central line. Cardiac arrest: 1 g IV push.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence B · Hyperkalemia/hypocalcemia guidelines
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Vigil computes Calcium Chloride for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
Decision support for licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always verify against the package insert and the patient in front of you.