Adenosine

Question 1

Adenosine Trade Name?

Answer 1

Adenocard

Question 2

Adenosine Indications?

Answer 2

-Hemodynamically stable supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) refractory to vagal maneuvers -Hemodynamically stable regular wide-complex tachycardia

Question 3

Adenosine Contraindications?

Answer 3

-irregular rhythms
-WPW syndrome
-hemodynamic instability

Question 4

Adenosine Adult Dose?

Answer 4

6 mg rapid IVP over 1-3 seconds followed by 20 ml NS flush If no response in 1-2 minutes, 12 mg rapid IVP over 1-3 seconds followed by 20 ml NS flush

Question 5

Adenosine Pediatric Dose?

Answer 5

0.1 mg/kg (max 6mg) rapid IVP over 1-3 seconds followed by 5-10ml NS flush
If no response in 1-2 minutes, 0.2 mg/kg (max 12 mg) rapid IVP over 1-3 seconds followed by 5-10 ml NS flush

Question 6

Adenosine Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 6

Peds 12mg