Adrenaline 1:10,000

Question 1

Adrenaline 1:10,000 Class

Answer 1

Sympathomimetics – Vasoconstrictor.
Acts on both alpha & beta receptors and increases both heart rate and contractility.
It can cause peripheral vasodilation (beta) or vasoconstriction (alpha).

Question 2

Adrenaline 1:10,000 Presentation

Answer 2

Pre-filled syringe 1mg/10ml (1:10,000) as 0.1mg/ml

Question 3

Adrenalrine 1:10,000 Administration

Answer 3

Intravenous (IV)

Intraosseous (IO)

Question 4

Adrenalrine 1:10,000 Indications

Answer 4

Cardiac Arrest

Paediatric Symptomatic Bradycardia unresponsive to other measures

Question 5

Adrenaline 1:10,000 Contraindications

Answer 5

KASR

Question 6

Adrenaline 1:10,000 Dosage

Answer 6

Adult: Cardiac Arrest 1mg (1:10,000)Repeat every 3-5 mins

Paed: Cardiac Arrest 10mcg/kg (1:10,000)Repeat every 3-5 mins

Bradycardia 10mcg/kg (1:10,000)Repeat every 3-5 mins

Question 7

Adrenaline 1:10,000 Side Effects

Answer 7

In non cardiac arrest patients

• Palpatationa
• Tachyarrhythmias
• Hypertension

Question 8

Adrenaline 1:10,000 Additional Info

Answer 8

N.B. Double check concentrations before use