“Diltiazem + Amiodarone in AFib: Safe Combo or Risky Move? Nursing Breakdown”

Your patient’s heart rate is 160's and the orders come in: Diltiazem drip AND Amiodarone bolus. Is this safe? Or a dangerous combination? In this video, we break down exactly why providers sometimes use these two medications together in atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (AFib with RVR)—and what nurses need to know at the bedside.

You’ll learn:
✅ The difference between Diltiazem (rate control) and Amiodarone (rhythm control)
✅ Why providers may layer these drugs for unstable AFib patients
✅ Common concerns nurses have: bradycardia, hypotension, and drug interactions
✅ Key nursing responsibilities: monitoring, safety checks, and when to call the provider
✅ The bottom line—how to stay confident and safe when these orders appear

This video is perfect for nursing students, new grad nurses, and experienced RNs who want to feel more confident managing patients on complex cardiac medications.

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