Adrenaline 1mg/1ml

Question 1

What are the 3 indications for Adrenaline

Answer 1

1. Anaphylaxis and life threatening asthma
2. Cardiac Arrest
3. Post ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation)

Question 2

For Adrenaline when treating Anaphylaxis/Life threatening Asthma, What is the: 
Route, 
Dose, 
IVoD, 
Syringe,
Repeat,

Answer 2

Route: IM
Dose: 0.5mg
IVoD: 0.5ml
Syringe: 3ml
Repeat: 5mins, no max

Question 3

For Adrenaline when treating Cardiac Arrest, What is the: 
Route, 
Dose, 
IVoD, 
Syringe,
Repeat

Answer 3

Route: IV
Dose: 1mg
IVoD: 1ml
Syringe: 10ml
Repeat: 3-5mins (Every second CPR loop)

Question 4

For Adrenaline when treating Post ROSC, What is the: 
Route, 
Dose, 
IVoD, 
Dilution, 
Syringe,
Repeat

Answer 4

Route: IV
Dose: 50micrograms
IVoD: 0.5ml
Dilution: add 9ml NaCl to make 1mg/10ml
Syringe: 10ml
Repeat: As required until BP is >90mmHg (post 2x 250ml saline boluses)

Question 5

For Adrenaline, What are the contraindications?

Answer 5

1. No contraindications