Adrenaline (1:1000)

Question 1

Adrenaline (1:1000) Route

Answer 1

IM - antero-lateral aspect of thigh

Question 2

Adrenaline (1:1000) Presentation

Answer 2

pre-filled syringe or ampoule with 1mg of adrenaline in 1ml

Question 3

Adrenaline (1:1000) Indications

Answer 3

Anaphylaxis
Life threatening asthma with failing ventilation and deterioration despite nebuliser therapy

Question 4

Adrenaline (1:1000) Actions

Answer 4

reverses allergic manifestations of acute anaphylaxis

relieves bronchospasm in acute asthma

Question 5

Adrenaline (1:1000) Cautions

Answer 5

severe hypertension may occur in patients on non-cardioselective beta blockers

only administer IM

Question 6

Adrenaline (1:1000) Dosage 12+

Answer 6

Initial Dose: 500mcg
Repeat Dose: 500mcg
5 min interval

Question 7

Adrenaline (1:1000) Dosage 6-11

Answer 7

Initial Dose: 300mcg
Repeat Dose: 300mcg
5 min interval

Question 8

Adrenaline (1:100) Dosage up to 5 yrs

Answer 8

Initial Dose: 150mcg
Repeat Dose: 150mcg
5 min interval

Question 9

What type of drug is adrenaline (1:1000)

Answer 9

Sympathomimetic