If myocardial function remains poor in a post-cardiac arrest child, several medications may be considered to improve cardiac function and prevent further cardiac complications. Some of these medications include:
Inotropes: These medications, such as milrinone and dobutamine, help to increase the contractility of the heart, thereby improving cardiac output.
Vasopressors: These medications, such as norepinephrine and epinephrine, help to increase blood pressure and improve perfusion to vital organs.
Diuretics: These medications, such as furosemide, help to remove excess fluid from the body and reduce the workload on the heart.
Antiarrhythmic agents: These medications, such as amiodarone and lidocaine, help to control and prevent arrhythmias that may occur after cardiac arrest.
Anticoagulants: These medications, such as heparin and warfarin, help to prevent blood clots from forming and causing further cardiac complications.