Adenosine Flashcards
1
Q
Action
A
restores NSR
slows conduction through AV node
2
Q
side effect
A
hypotension, bronchoconstriction
contraindicated in 2nd and 3rd AVB, aflutter, afib and vtach
3
Q
Indication
A
SVT
4
Q
Dosage
A
onset immediate; peak 10sec, duration 10-20sec
6mg RAPID bolus over 1-2sec followed by RAPID flush
may repeat 1-2min later as 12mg bolus
