ADRENALINE (1:1,000)

Question 1

CLASSIFICATION

Answer 1

Sympathetic agonist, Sympathomimetic - vasoconstrictor

Question 2

What receptors does it work on?

Answer 2

BETA - peripheral vasodilation
ALPHA - vasoconstriction

Question 3

ADMINISTRATION

Answer 3

IM/IV/NEB

Question 4

PRESENTATION

Answer 4

Pre-filled syringe
ampoule
auto-injector
1mg/1mL

Question 5

INDICATIONS

Answer 5

Severe allergic reaction/anaphylaxis
stridor
symptomatic bradycardia
cardiogenic shock

Question 6

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

Answer 6

Hypersensitivity to excipients

Question 7

SIDE EFFECTS

Answer 7

P.A.T.H

Palpitations
Angina like symptoms
Tachyarrhythmias
Hypertension

Question 8

DOSAGE

Answer 8

ADULT: ANAPHYLAXIS
500mcg IM (0.5mL of 1:1,000)

PAEDIATRIC: ANAPHYLAXIS

< 6mnths = 10mcg/kg IM
6mnths - <6yrs = 150mcg (0.15mL IM)
≥6yrs <12yrs = 300mcg (0.3mL IM)
≥12yrs = 300mcg (0.3mL)(if child small/pre-pubital) or 500mcg (0.5mL IM)

STRIDOR:
<1yr 2.5mg NEB
≥1yr 5mg NEB
(repeat after 30mins PRN)