Adenosine Flashcards
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Trade Name
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Adenocard
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Generic Name
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adenosine
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Class
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Anti-arrhythmic Class V
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Mechanism of Action
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Decreases electrical conduction through the AV Node, interrupts AV reentry pathways to terminate supraventricular arrhythmias
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Indications
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- Narrow complex tachyarrhythmias refractory to vagal maneuvers
- Diagnostic agent in wide-complex tachydysrhythmias
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Contraindications
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-Irregular tachycardias
-High degree AV Blocks
-SSS
Relative: Asthma
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Adverse Reactions
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- Arrhythmias (usually transient)
- Facial Flushing
- Headache
- SOB
- Dizziness
- N/V
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Dose -> Adult
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6mg RAPID IVP, followed by 12mg RIVP after 1-2 minutes
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Dose -> Pediatric
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0.1mg/kg, then 0.2mg/kg
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Route
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IV/IO
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Special Considerations
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- If IO used, humeral head site preferred
- Proximal, large-bore IV ,rapid push, rapid flush, elevate limb
