Adenosine Flashcards

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Adenosine ; Class

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Endogenous Nucleotide

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Adenosine; Mechanism of Action

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Slows conduction time through Av node; Can interrupt re-entrant pathways; Slows heart rate; Acts directly in sinus pacemaker cells

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Adenosine; Indications

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Conversion of PSVT to sinus rhythm; Not effective converting A-Fib / A-Flutter

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Adenosine; Dosage and Administration

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Adult; 6mg over 1-3 seconds; if no response after 1-2 minutes, administer 12mg over 1-3 seconds; if no response after 1-2 minutes, administer 12mg over 1-3 seconds. Max adult total dose 30 mg Pediatric dose: 0.1-0.2mg/kg rapid IV; Max single does of 12mg

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