12-2 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Atropine for Cholinergic crisis
A
Atropine 2 mg IV
Double dose q5min until respiratory secretions have cleared
If 25 mg of atropine is needed to control secretions, administer continuous infusion of 2.5-5 mg/h.
may require >100 mg to achieve desired effect.
If intubation is necessary, avoid succinylcholine
2
Q
Management of Cholinergic crisis
A
-High-dose atropine *
- *Titrate treatment to drying of secretions
-Benzodiazepines
-Pralidoxime (2-PAM)
-IVF
- Decontaminate
- Wash affected skin with copious water and soap.
