Adrenaline 1 in 10,000 Flashcards
1
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What are the indications for adrenaline 1 in 10,000
A
Cardiac arrest
2
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What is the dosage for adrenaline 1 in 10,000
A
1 milligram in 10ml
3
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What are the cautions for adrenaline 1 in 10,000
A
Hypertension, do not give repeat dosage for hypothermic patients
4
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How would you give adrenaline 1 in 10,000 in a cardiac arrest
A
Shockable Rhythms - 3rd shock, then every Other ( 3,5,7)
Non shockable - straight away then every 3-5 minutes
5
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What is the action of adrenaline 1 in 10,000
A
Sympathomimetric that stimulates both alpha and beta adrenergic receptors. Means myocardial and cerebral blood flow is enhanced during CPR
