Adrenaline

Question 1

Adrenaline- Indications

Answer 1

Asthma
Croup
Anaphylaxis
ROSC
Cardiac Arrest
Bradycardia
Cardiogenic Shock
Newborn Resus

Question 2

ASTHMA Dosage-Adult

Answer 2

IM- 500mcg (1:1000) EVERY 5MIN. NO MAX
IV- 50mcg (1:10000) EVERY 1MIN. NO MAX

Question 3

Anaphylaxis Dosage- Adult

Answer 3

IM- 500mcg (1:1000) every 5mins. NO MAX
NEB- 5mg (1:1000) every 30mins. NO MAX

Question 4

Croup Dosage-Paed

Answer 4

NEB- 500mcg/kg (1:1000) max 5mg bolus. every 30mins. NO MAX

Question 5

Adrenaline- Contraindications

Answer 5

NIL

Question 6

Adrenaline- Adverse Effects

Answer 6

Tachycardia
Dysrhythmias inc. VF
Hypertension
Pupillary Dilation
Anxiety
Nausea & Vomiting

Question 7

Asthma Dosage- Paed

Answer 7

IM- 10mcg/kg (1:1000) Max bolus 500mcg. every 5mins. NO MAX
IO-2mcg/kg (1:10000) Max bolus 50mcg. every 2mins. NO MAX

Question 8

Anaphylaxis Dosage- Paed

Answer 8

IM- 10mcg/kg (1:1000) max bolus 500mcg every 5mins. NO MAX
NEB- 500mcg/kg (1:1000) Max bolus 5mg. every 30mins. NO MAX

Question 9

Newborn Resus Dosage

Answer 9

IV/IO- 10mcg/kg (1:1000) Max bolus 5mg. every 4mins. NO MAX

Question 10

Cardiac Arrest Dosage- Adult

Answer 10

IV- 1mg (1:10000) every 2nd cycle (4mins). NO MAX

Question 11

Cardiac Arrest Dosage- Paed

Answer 11

IV/IO- 10mcg/kg (1:10000) every 2nd cycle (4mins) NO MAX

Question 12

Bradycardia Dosage- Adult

Answer 12

IV- 50mcg (1:10000)every 1min until HR >40bpm. NO MAX

Question 13

Bradycardia Dosage- Paed

Answer 13

IV/IO- 2mcg/kg (1:10000) Max bolus 50mcg every 2mins. NO MAX

Question 14

Cardiogenic Shock Dosage

Answer 14

Inf- ICP

Question 15

ROSC Dosage

Answer 15

IV: ICP 50MCG (1:10000) every 1min until bp sys >100mmhg. NO MAX